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Text describing the pregnancy of Queen Trishala, folio 40 (recto) from a Kalpa-sutra
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The text on this page describes Queen Trishala's joyous and peaceful pregnancy of 9 months, 7-and-a-half days. It goes on to say that Mahavira was born at midnight on the 13th day of the first month of summer, and all omens augured success.
| Artist / Maker | Western India, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1400 |
| Culture / Origin | Western India, Gujarat |
| Medium | gum tempera and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9.4 x 28.4 cm (3 11/16 x 11 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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