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Indra and Brahmā, the two heavenly monarchs of early Buddhist legend. Here ends the roll's royal prelude. |
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Brahmā advances to meet Indra, carrying a fan in his right hand and attended by a standard-bearer, six ladies, and an official. The standard-bearer's face and that of the official seem to be original work; the others are retouched. Musical instruments are shown flying through the air. |
Indra, in flowing robes, holding an incense burner in his left hand, advances toward the left, attended by a standard-bearer, six ladies, and an official. Most of the figures and faces in the group have been touched up, but the standard-bearer is original and is very expressive and good; as is Indra himself. |