Date1790SummaryUniversal map from cartographic traditions of India.ScaleScale not givenType of MapEarly mapsPhysical Description1 manuscript map : color, gouache on cotton ; on sheet 60 x 60 cmBorn-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectJaina cosmology--MapsGeographic AreaWorldCollectionMapsType of MaterialMapsDigital Version Created FromLoan by owner, 2014.NotesTitle supplied by cataloger. Cosmological map showing Jambudvipa with the region of Mahavideha, bounded north and south by mountain ranges with Mount Meru at its center and "elephant tusk" shaped mountains encompassing the region of Uttarakuru to the north and Devakuru to the south. At the lower part of the map is the bow-shaped region of Bharata, representing India itself. Description derived from accompanying dealer information. Includes text around outer sphere. Decorative sea encircling map shows sea creatures on border and floral design in margin. Original item loaned by owner to the Denver Public Library, Western History/Genealogy Imaging Services Lab for digital reproduction, March 2014. Original version: [India?], [1790?].Languageeng
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