Copy of the Asokan inscription on the pillar at Lauriya-Nandangarh, with a small drawing of the lion capital and elevation of the pillar with measurements. Artist(s): Rind, James Nathaniel (d. 1814)
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Copy of the Asokan inscription on the pillar at Lauriya-Nandangarh, with a small drawing of the lion capital and elevation of the pillar with measurements. Pencil and pen and ink; 59 by 87.5 cm. Note: The drawing is of interest as an early record of the pillar giving measurements above and bel...
The Observatory of Jai Singh, Delhi. 1826. Inscribed: ‘Delhi. S.S.W. view of Observatory from Sketch by P.T.C. Novr. 14th 1826’, with notes on measurements and types of stone. Pencil; 27.3 by 37.6 cm. Purchased 1976.
Sketch of Sewree Fort. Artist(s): Lester, John Frederick (1825-1915)
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f.1 Inscribed: 'Sketch of Sewree Fort and the general landscape, as seen from the verandah of Major Wm. Jacob’s house at the Powder Works at Mazagon, Bombay. Sketched 16th June 1843’. Note: Major Jacobs was in charge of the Gunpowder Agency. While he was on special duty at Poona from July to Dece...