A large Jain cosmological map of adhaidvipa. Opaque watercolour and

A large Jain cosmological map of adhaidvipa. Opaque watercolour and ink on cloth. Gujarat. 19th century The composition is formed of concentric circles, with the central disc symbolising Mount Meru and the Jambudvipa tree. Two blue bands populated by fish and turtles alternate with two continental bands depicting enshrined tirthankaras, all enclosed by a mountainous border, topped by tall pavilions at the four corners, containing tirthankara figures. Framed. 89 x 89 cm

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