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    Folding Book on Elephants from Thailand
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    Antique Folding Book on Elephants from Thailand

    Thailand
    Mid 20th century
    32 x 12 cm
    15 illustrations of Elephants and tenders

     
    This manuscript illustrates a traditional treatise describing elephants. We see a series of elephants with their handlers. The elephants serve a variety of purposes, for example, war elephants and those for domestic purposes. The text presumably refers to the corresponding pair of elephants.
     
    Elephants are the national animal of Thailand- they represent strength, loyalty and longevity. Many Thais believe, for example, that walking under one will bring luck. Thai and Buddhist literature about elephants are still the basis of popular stories today.
     
    In Buddhism, the main religion of Thailand, elephants are guardians of Buddha, Earth and its temples. Their physical strength represents mental strength and responsibility.
     
    In ancient times, Buddhists supposedly noticed how elephants show thoughtful behaviour, intelligence and an ability to be trained. This led to their association with the enlightened Buddha, whose teachings founded Buddhism. The Buddha is said to be reincarnated from elephants, so they are one of ten animals which Buddhists must not eat.
     
    Good condition
     
    If there is interest, I will provide other details/information available prior to purchase.

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