PFH1184411: India: Rao Amar Singh of Nagaur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, early 19th century / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184422: Cambodia: Apsara (Celestial Nymph), Banteay Kdei, Angkor / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184424: Cambodia: A woman sits before the seated Buddha in Gopura III at Banteay Kdei, Angkor / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184433: Cambodia: Dvarapala (guardian) at Banteay Kdei, Angkor / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184443: India: Maharana Pratap Singh, ruler of Mewar, Rajasthan (r. 1568-1597) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184451: Vietnam: Statue of the Virgin Mary in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184480: Cambodia: Naga adorning a corner stone, Banteay Srei (Citadel of the Women), near Angkor / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184499: Tanzania / Zanzibar: The Beit al-Ajaib or 'House of Wonders', Stone Town, early 20th century / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184520: Tanzania / Zanzibar: 'People of Zanguebar'. From Allain Manesson Mallet, Description de l'Univers ((Paris, 1683). An illustration of Zanzibar 15 years before the establishment of the Sultanate of Zanzibar by Oman / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184540: Cambodia: A depiction of Shiva as Nataraja, Lord of Dance, eastern gopura of the inner enclosure, Banteay Srei (Citadel of the Women), Angkor / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184554: Vietnam: Chùa Tam Thai (Tam Thai Temple), a Buddhist temple in the Marble Mountains, near Danang / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184561: Thailand: Roof finial of a hatsadiling (half elephant, half bird), Wat Salaeng, Ban Chom Khwan, Amphoe Long, Phrae Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184564: Thailand: Naga (mythical snake) bargeboard on the roof of the viharn at Wat Salaeng, Ban Chom Khwan, Amphoe Long, Phrae Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170023: USA: Anna May Wong, Chinese-American movie star (1905-1961). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170027: USA: Anna May Wong, Chinese-American movie star (1905-1961). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170052: China: Giant Panda, Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu, Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170079: India: Twin miniature paintings of courtiers from the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir (r.1605-1627). / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170130: China: Buddha details on a pillar in Fuhu Si (Crouching Tiger Monastery), Emeishan (Mount Emei), Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170139: China: Pilgrims in Fuhu Si (Crouching Tiger Monastery), Emeishan (Mount Emei), Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170140: China: Pilgrims in Fuhu Si (Crouching Tiger Monastery), Emeishan (Mount Emei), Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170166: China: Lighting candles at the Golden Summit (Jin Ding), Emeishan (Mount Emei), Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170191: China: The celebrated Peking Opera singer Meng Xiaodong (1907-1977)., Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170201: China: Mei Lanfang, famous Beijing (Peking) Opera artist (1894-1961)., Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170219: China: Pilgrims lighting candles at the Puxian statue, Golden Summit (Jin Ding), Emeishan (Mount Emei), Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170221: China: Lanterns at the Puxian statue, Golden Summit, Emeishan (Mount Emei), Sichuan Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170286: Burma/ Myanmar: Manuha temple in Bagan, Upper Burma, c.1920s., Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170300: Burma/ Myanmar: An old Buddhist monk with prayer beads, c.1920s., Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170645: Japan: Woodblock print of a Japanese lady in kimono and geta, by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861) / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170685: Japan: Hand-tinted photograph of a seated samurai, c. 1895. / Bridgeman Images

PFH1170700: Thailand: Lintel, Prasat Hin Phanom Rung (Phanom Rung Stone Castle), Buriram Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184916: Thailand: Ceramic pot and stand on the entrance terrace, Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Vimanmek Mansion, Dusit Park, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184924: Thailand: Buddha figures in the cloister area, Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184937: Thailand: Incense burns in front of the statue of Prince Mahasurasinghanart, King Rama I's brother, Wat Chana Songkhram (Victory in War Temple), Bangkok / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184955: China: Door handles, Linggu Ta or Spirit Valley Pagoda, Zijin Shan, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184956: China: Door handles, Linggu Ta or Spirit Valley Pagoda, Zijin Shan, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province / Bridgeman Images

PFH1184974: China: Monk, Linggu Si or Spirit Valley Temple, Zijin Shan, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province / Bridgeman Images