Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c9.s7.t2.12

c9.s7.t2.12

(5) Red with yellow in proportion of two to one yields a deep red (*atiraktaka*).
(6) Yellow mixed with white in proportion of two to one yields a tawny colour (*piṅgala*).
(7) The body colour is obtained by the following admixtures :—
(i) yellow mixed with lampblack in proportion of two to one;
(ii) lampblack and yellow in equal proportion.
(8) Orpiment mixed with deep brown yields the shade of a parrot's feather.
(9) Lac-dye mixed with vermilion yields deep red.
(10) Lampblack mixed with lac-dye yields the deep purple of the *Jambū* fruit.
(11) Lac-dye, *Jātiliṅga*, white and vermilion mixed in equal proportion yield the body colour of the members of higher castes.
(12) Lampblack mixed with indigo yields the shade for hair.