Treasures from the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

Author(s): L D Indology Ahmedabad
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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11 Samvasarana of a jina
Brass, Gujarat Dated V.S. 1534 / A.D 1477 34 x 21 x 21 cms. Acc. No.464
A pyramidal form of the samvasarana is erected on a square pedestal, each side of which shows donors in anjali mudra at the two comers, and a female deity in the centre, and navagrahas. On the top of three circular tiers is installed a caturmukhi provided with a sikhara and a stupi on the top. Each side of the caturmukhi shows a pancatirthi composition. There is an inscription on the eaves which gives the date and other details.
Published: U.P. Shah, Treasures of Jaina Bhandaras, Fig. 170
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