Jain icon representing the released spirit

[Elizabeth De Michelis]

Dear Indology members,

could anyone offer info or references to work on the history / symbology / 
ritual use of 'cutout' images (of Jinas I believe) found in jain art?

An example, with the caption "Jain icon representing the released spirit", 
may be seen at:

http://www.werner-forman-archive.com/India.htm

Many thanks

Elizabeth De Michelis

Dr Elizabeth De Michelis
University of Cambridge
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