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Painting
Shri Baspuj ji
Indian artist, (active )
Indian artist
India
Primary
5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (13 x 13 cm)
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sheet
Opaque watercolor
Opaque watercolor
Jaipur, Rajasthan
ca. 1825
1820
1830
Painting
Shri Baspuj ji (also called Vasupujya) was the twelfth of 24 Tirthankaras, men who have attained Nirvana and serve as guides for those practicing Jainism (an ancient Indian religion preaching non-violence). Only the last two Tirthankaras, dating from the 9th and 6th centuries BCE, are actual historical figures; the others are believed to have lived from several thousand to several millions of years ago.
Several clues in this painting allude to the figure’s identification as Shri Baspuj ji. Each Tirthankara has a color and an animal associated with him – Shri Baspuj ji’s color is red and his animal is the buffalo. Finally, the words at the top translate to “Shri Baspuj ji.”
[Gallery label text, 5/27/10]
above image, Transcribed and translated by Syracuse University Office of International Services. See curatorial file.
1969.18
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/27/2001
69.18SL1
slide
2 x 2
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8 x 10
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69.18DI1
digital image
6/27/2002
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69.18DI#2
digital image
9/8/2011
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69.18DI#3
digital image
6/16/2015
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