![Reclining woman in center surrounded by attendants and musicians. Predominantly reds and greens with gold elements. Frieze of maidens at bottom.](/sites/sites/files/2023-02/vessantara_jataka_01_2.jpg)
1: Birth of Vessantara
Queen Phusati of the Sivi Kingdom is taken on a tour of the city in the finest of chariots, before giving birth to Prince Vessantara. She does not appear pregnant because she made a wish for her womb to remain smooth.
Queen Phusati of the Sivi Kingdom is taken on a tour of the city in the finest of chariots, before giving birth to Prince Vessantara. She does not appear pregnant because she made a wish for her womb to remain smooth.