Shani, 1782

Picture number:10419137 credit:science museum/science&society picture library image caption: engraving by poisson published in 1782 after a painting by pierre sonnerat (1748-1814), showing sani, the deity representing the planet saturn. In hindu astrology he is a troublesome god. Illustration from sonnerat's 'voyage aux indes orientales et a la chine, fait par ordre du roi, depuis 1774 jusqu'en 1781' ('voyage to the east indies and china, made by order of the king, from 1774 to 1781'). In collection of: science & society picture library subject(s) > trade & industry > textile industry. Date: 1782.