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0417 On Ancient Central-Asian Tracks : vol.1
中央アジア踏査記 : vol.1
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Above, we see in the background, raised in accordance with
Chinese perspective, the celestial mansions; pavilions above
the lake are occupied by more divine figures.

Immediately in front of the Buddha is placed a richly
decked altar with a gracefully posed nymph on either side
making an offering. On a platform projecting from the main
terrace we see a dancer performing between musicians. It
is a scene typical of almost all the large Paradise paintings.
Yet the enjoyments of music and dance it represents might
well seem strange to those whom Buddhist doctrine as rooted
in true Indian thought would lead to seek reward for good
lives in beatitude far less worldly. The side scenes on the
right treated in secular Chinese style represent different
calamities from which the Buddha's aid may deliver his
worshippers.

To the Buddha of Medicine may be assigned also the very
large and sumptuous painting of which Fig. 109 shows the
left half. In spite of the damage it has suffered it has a
claim to special interest on account of its noble design and
delicate execution. The great assemblage of celestial beings
is elaborately staged on symmetrically ordered terraces and
courts, all richly decorated and rising above a lotus lake.
Among the groups of unhaloed figures on each side there
are seen warrior kings in gorgeous armour, as well as demon-
like figures.

On the large platform projecting from the main terrace
we see once more a dancer performing in rapid gyration to
the strain of a celestial orchestra. A particular playful char-
acter is imparted to this celestial ballet by the curious figures
of two fat infants rapturously dancing to the music. They
obviously represent newly born souls revelling in the joy