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.