Jaina Art and Architecture Vol 03

SR No.: 011014
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: A Ghosh
Publisher: Bharatiya Gyanpith
Publication Year: 1975
Total Pages: 403
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 25 MB

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ART-OBJECTS IN MUSEUMS
[PART X
the Tirthankaras stand on his either side in kayotsarga-pose. A boar, the emblem of the Jina, the Nava-grahas and a cakra flanked by two deer are depicted in the front. The inscription on its back records that it was installed
in samval 1502.
ANANTANATHA (48-4/52): Seated in dhyana-mudra under a triple umbrella with an elephant on either side on a lion-throne, the eyes, frivatsa-mark, etc., of the Jina are inlaid with silver and copper. A rayed halo is around the head. Yaksa Patala and Yaksi Anantamati flank the simhasana. Nava-grahas, etc., are depicted on the pedestal in front. A makara-torana surrounds the figure. The inscription on the back of the image gives the name of the image, its donor and date as 1507.
DHARMANATHA (48-4/50): The Jina is seated in meditation on a lion-throne with eyes, Srivatsa-mark, etc., inlaid with silver and copper. He has a rayed halo around the head. He is flanked by two Tirthankaras in dhyana-mudra and two in kayotsarga-pose. Between the lions on an inlaid panel is depicted the vajra (thunderbolt), his emblem. The Yakşa and Yakşi shown as serving him are Kinnara and Kandarpā. Nava-grahas and two deer with a cakra, etc., are depicted in the front. The other features are similar to those as shown in other figures. The inscription on the image is of sarhvat 1572.
ŚANTINATHA (48-4/40): Seated in dhyana-mudra on a lion-throne, the Jina has his eyes, Srivatsa-mark, etc., inlaid with silver and copper. On either side, in a rectangular niche is a seated Tirthankara, below which is another standing one. The simhasana is flanked by seated Yakşa and Yakşi figures while the Nava-grahas and two deer flanking the cakra are depicted in front. Between the lions in front of the throne is a deer, the Jina's emblem. The inscription at the back of the image is dated sarhvat 1524.
KUNTHUNATHA (48-4/24): The Jina is seated in dhyana-mudra on a lionthrone mounted on a pedestal under a triple umbrella which is flanked by two elephants. His eyes, the śrivatsa-mark and the seat in front are inlaid with silver. Another Tirthankara with an attendant stands on his either side. A goat, his emblem, is shown in the front. The throne has the figures of a Yakşa couple Gandharva and Bala. The frame has a beaded border and triangular design. The back bears a dated inscription of samvat 1507.
MALLINATHA (47-109/170): Seated cross-legged in dhyana-mudra on a lionthrone placed on a terraced pedestal, the Jina has elongated ears and an uşnişa on the head, over which is a triple umbrella, with a perforated design, flanked on either side by an elephant and surmounted by a divine minstrel blowing the
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