Naked ascetic, seated by a fire with a crooked stick under his armpit
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Naked ascetic ‘(tapasvi,’ one who performs penances), seated by a fire with a crooked stick under his armpit. Inscribed: ‘86. Tuppersu. (a Priest Man).’
Kanphata (split-eared) Saiva ascetic wearing a saffron dress and carrying a red bag on his left shoulder and a trident in his right hand. He has the distinctive black earring of his sect.
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‘Kanphata’ (split-eared) Shaiva ascetic wearing a saffron dress and carrying a red bag on his left shoulder and a trident in his right hand. He has the distinctive black earring of his sect. Inscribed: ‘94. Kaun’ ‘Fauttah. (Beggar).’
Bard or reciter of poetry, dressed in white, wearing black beads and carrying a lance
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Bard or reciter of poetry, dressed in white, wearing black beads and carrying a lance. Inscribed: ‘95. Bhaut Kubbit purnawallah. (a Man Verse Reader).’ 1814 water-mark.