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1. A tantric Hindu manuscript illumination Newari, Kathmandu valley, Nepal Circa 18th-early 19th century Ink and colour on paper 6 1/2" x 9" (16.5 x 23cm) approximately |
The lively painting executed in flat unmodulated colour within black ink outlines depicts the two monkey brothers, - Bali and Sugriva doing battle, each grasping the other’s tail, while holding a hammer above his head. |