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Jain Svetembara* monk seen through the window of a palace. Bikaner, early 19th century. Gouache and silver on wasli. 15.4cm x 11.9cm

Svetambara Jains are "white clad" as opposed to Dimabaras who are "sky clad" i.e. naked.

The text on the reverse, part translated:

One day (?) went on a search

I am clueless!

Writhes like a fish out of water, became a slave to 'chaun'

? stepped out of the house

(Someone) leaves/gets separated from something/someone

thought about walking toward (?)

(?) from (?) entered the mind of ' matiwaaro'

(With thanks to the kindness of Tarun Pant)

Ref: Bikaner Jain monk sd28411

Price: £750

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