Wall Paintings from Ancient Shrines in Central Asia : vol.1 / Page 127 (Color Image)

0127	Wall Paintings from Ancient Shrines in Central Asia : vol.1

be considered as associated with him, he would probably be Virúdhaka, Guardian

of the Southern Region. Behind him is a small figure with pointed ear and gilded

mukuta, and above, another artist or scribe, facing left, with brush and ink-pot.

Pink and green scrolling clouds floating about the background serve to divide

incidents and to frame important figures. Many other interesting details can be

seen, but too disconnected by the damaged state of the surface to be profitably

indicated. Identification of the deities is difficult in their very imperfect condition

and must be regarded, in some cases, as purely tentative and open to revision by

scholars versed in Buddhist iconography. .

The drawing, often careless, shows marked Chinese qualities with Indian

influence. Many traces of gold remain but a considerable amount has probably

been scraped off or has fallen away.

National Institute of Informatics - Digital Silk Road Project
Digital Archive of Toyo Bunko Rare Books