Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v2.c8.s6.8

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Outside the pavilion, towards the right, we notice a large palanquin which is being carried on the shoulders of four attendants. The design of the palanquin is like that of the upper part of an Indian bullock-cart—a semicircular bamboo frame-work resting on a base of wooden planks. In this case, two strong bamboos are attached to the bottom as well, one on each side, and projecting at the ends of the palanquin to allow the bearers to lift it up and carry it. The top frame of the palanquin is apparently covered with cloth, and there are horizontal, vertical, and diagonal bands showing decorative work.