Suvidhi or Puṣpadanta Metal Altarpiece

Published: 16.12.2016

Suvidhi or Puṣpadanta image

A 15th-century Śvetāmbara metal altarpiece made in Gujarat, India has the ninth Jina at its centre. Though there is no identifying emblem, he is named in an inscription on the back. Known as both Suvidhi or Puṣpadanta, this Jina is surrounded by symbols of royalty and his eyes and the śrīvatsa on his chest are inlaid in silver. Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh.

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Image by Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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