Jain cosmological map th century Titled Manusyaloka map of the world of man this artwork shows the world according to the cosmological traditions of Jainism an ancient religion of India Human couples are seen in pavilions at different levels with rivers and worldgirdling oceans blue rings separating them The central continent Jambudvipa the island of the rose apple tree has rivers and six mighty mountains rows with triangles with Mount Meru at centre yellow circle This artwork from western Rajasthan India is gouache a type of paint on cloth and dates from the s
