Title
Hindu concpet of the universe, showing it encircled by a serpent, the symbol of eternity
Caption
Hindu concpet of the universe, showing it encircled by a serpent, the symbol of eternity. Mount Meru represents paradise, earth below it supported by six elephants, and below this is the infernal region carried by a toirtoise resting on serpent snake. Wood engraving c1880 .
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07109_0460001832
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27.2Mb (1.1Mb) / 11.8in x 9.0in / 3543 x 2688 (300dpi)