Mask of Vaikuntha Vishnu, late 5th century. Learn more about 5th century masks
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An honorific title popularly used to refer to the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, appearing on several of the king’s edicts. From the Pali word piyadassi and Kharosthi word prydrs, meaning “He who regards others with kindness” or “He of beautiful mien.”