Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v2.c8.s21.37

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In the retinue five horses may be seen, of which one is bay, two dark grey, and two light grey. The dark greys are represented by a greenish colour, which is sometimes an accepted convention for grey.¹ Two of the horsemen are dressed in long coats with tight sleeves, which are evidently part of their uniform. Of the remaining riders, Pūrṇaka and another, riding on the bay horse, are nude to their waists in the royal fashion. Vidhurapaṇḍita, the divine prince, is also nude to the waist, and the hair of these three is bedecked with flowers or ribbons in an elaborate style.