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Wall Paintings from Ancient Shrines in Central Asia : vol.1 |
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be considered as associated with him, he would probably be Virūdhaka, Guardian
of the Southern Region. Behind him is a small figure with pointed ear and gilded
mukuṭa, 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.
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