Map [Manuṣyaloka, map of the world of man, according to Jain cosomological traditions].

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Title

  • [Manuṣyaloka, map of the world of man, according to Jain cosomological traditions].

Created / Published

  • [189-?]

Headings

  • -  Jaina cosmology--Maps
  • -  Manuscript maps
  • -  Earth

Notes

  • -  Title provided by cataloger.
  • -  Gift; Nasli M. Heeramaneck.
  • -  From western Rajasthan.
  • -  Gouache on cotton, sewn on to modern cloth backing. Originally folded in accompanying silk brocade covered wooden boards (each 14 x 27 cm.).
  • -  Exhibited: World treasures of the Library of Congress: Beginnings, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 7, 2001-March 15, 2003.
  • -  Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
  • -  Copy imperfect: Liquid staining in upper and lower right corners, ink stain in upper left corner, some losses throughout.
  • -  Acquisitions control no. 2003-27

Medium

  • 1 map : col. ; 95 x 91 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • G9930 189- .M2

Repository

  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2006629341

Online Format

  • image

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