Jain Manuscript: Kalakacarya Katha
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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting shows a page from an old book, written in a language that looks like Hindi or Sanskrit. The text is in black ink, with some red accents and decorations. There are two red circles on either side of the text, and a thin red line running down the middle of the page. The page is made of a light brown material that looks like paper or parchment. It has a rough texture and a few small tears along the edges. The writing is very intricate and detailed, with many flourishes and ornaments.