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# Parshvanatha (Figure)

This stone figure represents Parshvanatha, the most readily identifiable of the Jain ‘Jinas’ (saviour-teachers). According to both the sects of Jainism his complexion was dark blue and the snake was his distinguishing mark.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1100–1200 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.937-is](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.937-is) · Pramāṇa
