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Pagode, le Dieu des Indiens [and] l'Idole Menipe

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2010]
Language(s):
French
Latin
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Buddhism
Spirituality
Mythology
Ceremonial Behavior
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Image of a Tibetan Buddha statue beside the many-headed Avalokiteshvara, confusingly called Menipe, which sits on an altar. Foreground includes one visitor bowing while the other offers a gift. Illustration from p. 177 of Kircher's La Chine.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Hidden treasure and Is part of: Chine; See related catalog record: 2371043R
Extent:
1 online resource (1 image)
NLM Unique ID:
101595216 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A033257
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101595216