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1. WD2210-1565

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2210-1565
Title:
BURGESS COLLECTION James Burgess (1832-1916): in India 1855-89. Archaeological Surveyor and Reporter for Western India 1874-80, with S. India added 1 ...
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BURGESS COLLECTION James Burgess (1832-1916): in India 1855-89. Archaeological Surveyor and Reporter for Western India 1874-80, with S. India added 1881-85. Director General, Archaeological Survey of India 1886. Retired 1889. --------------------- WD2210-2225; WD1487-1565 16 volumes (972 dra...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1874-1890
Extent:
97 items

2. WD1555

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1555
Title:
Railing coping. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a carved railing coping from Amaravati. The stone is carved with three running figures carrying a large, decorated garland over their shoulders. The figures are moving away from a larger figure, perhaps a gana, who holds one end of the garland over his shoulders. Where the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD1563

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1563
Title:
Carved relief. Jaggayyapeta.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a carved relief from Jaggayyapeta. The relief has a central image of a Buddha performing abhaya mudra. Surrounding the figure are urns, naga’s and attendant figures. An inscription is carved into the base of the stone. A scale has been drawn in pencil at the bottom of the ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD1546

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1546
Title:
Fragment of a Buddhapada. Amaravati.
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Fragment of a Buddhapada (footprints of the Buddha) from Amaravati. In the centre of each foot is a dharmacakra with a central flower and spokes. Above the dharmacakra are triratnas flanked by svatikas. The toes of each foot are also decorated with triratna symbols. On either side of the Buddhap...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD1551

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1551
Title:
Fragment of narrative frieze. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a narrative frieze from Amaravati. The frieze is split into three registers. From left to right: a. The great Departure of Siddhartha from his palace, accompanied by his horse and attendant, who holds an umbrella above Siddhartha’s head. Ganas are shown und...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD1558

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1558
Title:
Fragment of Rail pillar. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a railing pillar from Amaravati. In relief, a half lotus is carved with 5 rows of petals, above a border of foliage emanating from the mouths of two makara’s. Above the half lotus, figures are shown seated with their hands raised in anjali mudra, possibly wit...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

7. WD1559

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1559
Title:
Fragment of Dome slab. Amaravati
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a dome slab from Amaravati. The stone has a carved relief depicting the Great Departure of Siddhartha from the palace at Kapilavastu. It is represented by Siddhartha’s horse, Kanthaka, riderless, leaving through a torana (gateway), accompanied by an attendant...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

8. WD1560

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1560
Title:
Fragment of Railing Pillar. Amaravati
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a railing pillar from Amaravati. A half lotus with 4 rows of petals is carved above a border of leaves emanating from the mouth of a makara. Above the half lotus, figures are shown seated with their hands raised in anjali mudra, the gesture of worship. A scal...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

9. WD1565

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1565
Title:
Fragment of carved relief. Jaggayyapeta
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of carved relief from the stupa at Jaggayyapeta. The stone has part of a rosette with stylised petals carved on one side. On the opposite edge, a column has been carved with a decorated surface. A scale has been drawn in pencil at the bottom of the page. An ima...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

10. WD1553

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1553
Title:
Fragments of a narrative frieze. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of three fragments of narrative friezes from Amaravati. Numerous figures are shown within architectural settings. A scale has been drawn in pencil at the bottom of the page. Images of the sculpture from which this drawing was taken can be seen in Burgess, James ‘The Buddhist ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item