Photo of collection object The astrologer predicts a calamity for the newly born prince in his thirteenth year, but one which he would be able to overcome, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night — Banavari 1. The astrologer predicts a calamity for the newly born prince in his thirteenth year, but one which he would be able to overcome, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night, c. 1560. gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper, Overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6.3 x 9.9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.). Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry, 1962.279.52.b. CC0.

The astrologer predicts a calamity for the newly born prince in his thirteenth year, but one which he would be able to overcome, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night

c. 1560

Banavari 1

Banavari 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)

Indian and Southeast Asian Art

The astrologer predicts a calamity for the newly born prince in his thirteenth year, but one which he would be able to overcome, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night, c. 1560. Banavari 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s). Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper; overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); painting only: 6.3 x 9.9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry 1962.279.52.b The bearded astrologer has a chart with calculations on the carpet in front of him.

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Maker/Artist: Banavari 1
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Medium: gum, tempera, ink, gold, paper
Dimensions: Overall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.); Painting only: 6.3 x 9.9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)
Departments: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Accession Number: 1962.279.52.b
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry
Exhibitions: Main Asian Rotation (Gallery 245); December 31, 2013 - June 30, 2014.
Rights Statement: CC0