Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c9.s7.t2.14

c9.s7.t2.14

I. In the first list obtained by Muni Puṇyavijayajī⁴⁵ from Mr. Maṇilāl Paṇḍyā of Pāṭan, the proportionate weights of the different constituent colours in mixed colours are given. The following are the descriptions of the mixed colours given in this list:—
(1) The admixture of zinc-white 4 *ṭak*, *peorī* 1 *ṭa*., and red lead 1½ *ṭa*., yields fair body colour,
(2) The admixture of red lead 4 *ṭ*. and indigo 1 *ṭ*. yields the shade of the date palm (*khārika*).
(3) The admixture of orpiment 1 *ṭ*. and indigo ½ *ṭ*., yields yellowish blue shade.
(4) Zinc-white 1 *ṭ*., and lac-dye 1½ *ṭ*., yield a deep rose (*gulālī*).
(5) The admixture of zinc-white 1 *ṭ*. and indigo 1 *ṭ*., yields a sky blue.
(6) The admixture of red lead 1 *ṭ*. and *peorī* ½ *ṭ*., gives orange colour.