Three men seated round a frame, one smoking a hookah, embroiderering scabbards, another finished frame beside them
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Three men seated round a frame, one smoking a hookah, embroiderering scabbards, another finished frame beside them.. Inscribed: ‘tasvir-i zardoz; karkhana-i zardoz’ (picture of an embroiderer; embroiders’ workshop).
'The Lord White Elephant' Regalia.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
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‘'The Lord White Elephant' Regalia.’ FIG 1, — A plate of gold, probably eighteen inches in length, bordered with innumerable Rubies, and having, in the centre, the name or title of the Royal beast. Worn across the forehead. FIG 2. — The jewelled Frontlet, worn above the trunk, and below the ey...
A vase made from Gresik stone, engraved 'Java 1812'. Artist(s): 'Abdullah, Shaikh (fl. 1818-1819)
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(64) A vase made from Gresik stone, engraved 'Java 1812'. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Drawing of a Vase cut out of the Gressee Stone & exhibiting the Natural Colors. August 1812. Shaik Abdullah. 1819.’ Water-colour; 19 by 11.5 ins.
Another vase of Gresik stone, engraved 'Java 1811'. Artist(s): 'Abdullah, Shaikh (fl. 1818-1819)
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(65) Another vase of Gresik stone, engraved 'Java 1811'. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Drawing of a Vase cut out of the Gressee Stone & exhibiting the Natural Colors. August 1812. Drawn by Shaik Abdullah. 16th Feby 1819.’ Water-colour; 19 by 11.5 ins.