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Kalpa Sutra, by Unknown, unspecified

Kalpa Sutra

Unknown

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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Kalpa Sutra is an unspecified by Unknown, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting is a page from the Kalpa Sutra, an ancient Jain text. The page is filled with rows of black text in an unknown script, with red and yellow accents throughout. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, with some letters and words highlighted in red or yellow. The page is decorated with intricate borders and designs, including a yellow circle with a red border in the center. The background of the page is a light beige color, with some darker spots and stains visible. The Kalpa Sutra is a sacred text in Jainism, and this painting is a beautiful example of the art and craftsmanship that went into creating these religious texts.

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