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

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

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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

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01/01/1890
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