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{} Vessantara Jataki, Thailand ca. 1850-1870 In this scene, we see Prince Vessantara giving his prized white elephant to a group of brahmins from a neighboring kingdom. A white elephant was believed to bring rain and prosperity. Vessantara sits atop the elephant, surrounded by symbols of his royalty. He pours water into the brahmins’ hands as a sign of the gift being given. (The Walters)

Vessantara Jataki, Thailand ca. 1850-1870

In this scene, we see Prince Vessantara giving his prized white elephant to a group of brahmins from a neighboring kingdom. A white elephant was believed to bring rain and prosperity. Vessantara sits atop the elephant, surrounded by symbols of his royalty. He pours water into the brahmins’ hands as a sign of the gift being given.

(The Walters)

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