1360 Illuminated Indian Jain Miniature Painting of Mother Trishala - SOLD

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

***

Old Illuminated Jain Painting of Goddess Trishala mother of Mahavir.

According to the Jain scriptures, the mother of Tirthankaras see a number of auspicious dreams when the embryo is enliven through the descent of the life (soul) in the mortal body.

The parents of Tirthankaras and their mothers in particular are worshipped among Jains and are frequently depicted in paintings and sculpture.

Superb artwork

22cm x 11cm

Age unknown but estimated to be from the 1950s-1970s

***

This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

***