Life of the Buddha: The Birth of the Buddha, Muromachi period (1392?1573), early 15th century, Japan, Section of a wall panel mounted as a hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk, 29 1/2 x 43 7/8 in. (75 x 111. 5 cm), Paintings, On the right side of the painting, Queen Maya grasps a tree branch while walking through the Lumbini gardens, and the baby emerges from her side. On the left, heavenly musicians play music and throw flowers in celebration as the newborn immediately takes seven steps marked by lotus flowers and, raising his right hand, declares, 'Among all divine beings, only I am lord, most holy and victorious