The Book of the Eighty Rishis

1838

39 cm 15.5 cm

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Hermits in old Thai culture were credited with special powers achieved during their yogic practices. These aerobic postures were believed effective treatments for various ailments. This manuscript was commissioned by King Rama III to accompany 80 life-size tin and zinc sculptu...

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Mr. Yoshie Shinomoto, Monkton, MD [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1993, by gift.
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