Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c77.69

v2.c77.69

This Lepya, in its various compounds, a typical technique of which has just been hinted at, to all intents and purposes, was the substitute for the modern paints of various colours. Mixture of liquids of different varieties in different kinds of soils along with other ingredients stood good for the paints of old and they were more durable and faster than what we have these days. Mention of the Vajra-lepa (cf. Mānsollāsa) in connection with the iconoplastic art had already been made. All these lepas, vajra and otherwise really belonged to the one and same category.