Mahavira Carried on a Chariot While Many Sing His Praises

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Gallery 331, Asian Art, third floor (Dutt Gallery)

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Mahavira Carried on a Chariot While Many Sing His Praises

c. 1450

Artist/maker unknown, Indian

Shown here on his way to renounce his princely life and possessions, the jina Mahavira is carried by the gods in a golden chariot. Still sumptuously garbed, his progress is heralded by musicians and hymns of praise. "Victory . . . oh Lord . . . Establish religion and order for the well-being of all living beings. . . ."

Gallery 331, Asian Art, third floor (Dutt Gallery)

Object Details

Title:

Mahavira Carried on a Chariot While Many Sing His Praises
Page from a manuscript of the Kalpasutra

Date:

c. 1450

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Indian

Medium:

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 4 7/8 × 11 1/2 inches (12.4 × 29.2 cm)

Classification:

Books/Manuscripts/Information Artifacts

Credit Line:

Gift of Howard A. Wolf, 1976

Accession Number:

1976-191-1(41a,b)

Geography:

Made in Gujarat, India, Asia

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Gallery 331, Asian Art, third floor (Dutt Gallery)

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