A Nepalese book of Astrological signs 18th century, dated 1758 This manuscript is a handbook for diagnoising and treating illnesses caused by malefic forces. Here they are depicted on two of the lower folios, poised to enter a body. Other folios depict omens and related subjects. Handbooks of this kind where widely used in the Malla period, 9 cm high, 21 cm wide