The monkey slain, his blood to be used as medicine for the ailing prince he has bitten, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night by Basawan, painting, 1555-1565

The monkey slain, his blood to be used as medicine for the ailing prince he has bitten, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night

Basawan

Year
1555-1565
Medium
gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 10.3 x 10.6 cm (4 1/16 x 4 3/16 in.)
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art

Cultural & Historical Context

Classification
Painting
Culture
India

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