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.

梵王帝釋 King Brahmā Sakra

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.

天王帝釋眾 the Heavenly King Indra and his suite