PFH1190230: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190234: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190236: Taiwan: Local man looks for blessings at the Matsu Temple (Tianhou Gong), Tainan / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190237: Taiwan: Main altar with Matsu, Goddess of the Sea, Matsu Temple (Tianhou Gong), Tainan / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190241: Taiwan: Hell money and incense, Matsu Temple (Tianhou Gong), Tainan / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190242: Taiwan: Symbolic Taoist signboards used in special ceremonies, Matsu Temple (Tianhou Gong), Tainan / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190248: Anemone hortensis or Star Anemone (left); Albuca minor Albuca canadensis or Lesser Albuca (right). From 'The New Botanic Garden', 1812 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190249: Iris germanica or 'German Iris'. 'Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen', 1887 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190250: Iris pallida or 'Dalmatian Iris'. 'Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen', 1887 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190261: Germany: Basilius Besler (1561-1629), botanist, c. 1613 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190268: China: Taoist medium dousing with ceremonial flame, Dayun Si (Dayun Temple), a Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 CE) temple, Wuwei, Gansu Province. Taoist rites are performed, with mediums covering supplicants with red cloths, ringing bells and shaking censers / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190285: Tulipa or tulips styled 'Tulipa Serotina Polyanthos'. Basilius Besler, Hortus Eystettenis, 1613 / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190292: China: Detail of giant bell, Luoshi Si Ta (Kumarajiva Pagoda) Buddhist temple, Wuwei, Gansu Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190319: Cambodia: Floating houses on the edge of the Great Lake, Tonle Sap, near Siem Reap / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190325: Iran / Persia: The feast of Ahasuerus: Queen Vashti gives a banquet for the women of the palace. Netherlands, 12th century / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190329: Vietnam: Water puppets for sale in the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), Hanoi / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190343: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190347: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190353: Thailand: A scene from the Ramakien (Ramayana) murals, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190366: Thailand: Mural in the Reclining Buddha pavilion, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangko / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190369: Thailand: Chinese guardian statue at a doorway, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190372: Thailand: Pang Marnvichai (Buddha under the Bodhi Tree) image in the East Viharn, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190373: Thailand: The Phra Palelai Buddha image in the North Viharn, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190383: Thailand: The 43 metre long Reclining Buddha (Phra Non) at Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190387: Thailand: Phra Mondop (Scripture Hall), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190391: Japan: Sea Bathing in Obama, Fukui. Osaka and Nagoya Rail Agency, 1930s / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190396: Thailand: A variety of chedis at Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190411: Thailand: Buddha images, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190418: Thailand: Phra Mondop (Scripture Hall), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190419: Thailand: The broken remains of a yoni (symbol of the Hindu Goddess Shakti or Devi), Prang Song Phi Nong, Si Thep Historical Park, Phetchabun Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1190434: Thailand: Small chedis in the early morning sun at Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1186522: Thailand: Fish farmer and blowfish, Ko Klang, near Krabi Town, Krabi Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1186526: Thailand: A wooden walkway leads through Tha Pom swamp and forest, Krabi Coast / Bridgeman Images

PFH1186546: China: Chengxu Taoist Temple, Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1186552: China: Stone figure in the stele garden at Xiaoyan Ta (Little Wild Goose Pagoda), Xi'an, Shaanxi Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1186560: China: Stone Buddha figures, Xiaoyan Ta (Little Wild Goose Pagoda), Xi'an, Shaanxi Province / Bridgeman Images