Title in original script: பேனாக்கத்தி The file consists in two pēṉākkatti used to cut out the palm leaves (blade side) and to carve the scripts in the leaves (tip side), The handle is in wood. Size of the pēṉākkatti folded: 10-11cm x 2,7-3,0cm unfold: 13-14,0 (from the extremities of knife and ...
K.R. Rajkumar Collection (Items from Kanniyakumari dt.)
Scope & Content:
The collection of K.R. Rajkumar is formed by 3 items coming from Kanniyakumari district (series KK), where his ancestors resided.This collection contains the following Files: EAP810/21/1: முசை, Early 20th century; EAP810/21/2: புடம், 1980s; EAP810/21/3: புடம், 1950s;
Title in original script: முசை The crucide, made up of an alloy of metals not known by the owner, is used to prepare products based on mercury which compose complex medicinal formulations. Size of the item: 5.5cm x 6,0cm (diameter)
Title in original script: புடம் The appartus, in terra cota, is used to calcine products based on metals or minerals. Size of the item: 16.2cm (diameter)
Title in original script: புடம் The appartus, in terra cota, is used to calcine preparations of centūram (red calcined products based on metals or minerals). Size of the item: 7.5cm x 7,0cm (diameter)
Portrait of R. Subramaniam Ayyar of Parappuvayal and her spouse, great grand parents of Dr. Suneel Krishnan (ayurvedic practitioner at Karaikuti, Sivagangai district) and grand parents of Dr. R. Subramaniam (traditional siddha practitioner at Arimalam, Pudukottai).
Portrait of S. Ramakrisnan alias Krishna Ayyar of Parappuvayal
Scope & Content:
Portrait of S. Ramakrisnan (10.04.1917-08.08.2002), alias Krishna Ayyar of Parappuvayal, and her spouse, grand parents of Dr. Suneel Krishnan (ayurvedic practitioner at Karaikuti, Sivagangai district) and parents of Dr. R. Subramaniam (traditional siddha practitioner at Arimalam, Pudukottai).
Portrait of Dr. I.R. Iramachandran (12.03.1950-01.09.1993), father of Dr. Suneel Krishnan (ayurvedic practitioner at Karaikuti, Sivagangai district) and brother of Dr. R. Subramaniam (traditional siddha practitioner at Arimalam, Pudukottai).
