Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v1.c5.s2.9

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Behind the rājā’s throne are two figures. One is a female of greyish complexion, between whose lips a red (carmine) line apparently indicates the colour of the betel (pān). To the left of this figure is the head of a servant with grey hair. The face has been obliterated, but the nose and lips are well marked out and show masterly skill in drawing. To the right of the throne we notice a greenish chaurī-bearer¹ standing. The manner in which she is holding the handle of the chaurī shows much artistic delicacy, particularly the treatment of the fingers.