A small Hindu temple beneath a banyan tree, Bodhgaya
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A small Hindu temple beneath a banyan tree, Bodhgaya. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A Hindu Temple and famous Banyan Tree at Bhood Gyah;’ on back in ink: ‘paid 12 rs the 15th April 1812.’ Gouache; 385 by 504 mm.Yellow border and black rules.
The Mahabodhi temple, Bodhgaya. By an Indian artist at Gaya, c.1810. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Paid 14 Ans the 15th April 1812.’ Pencil; 480 by 345 mm. From the collection of James Chicheley Hyde (Add.Or.3188-3274). Presented by the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children, London, 1973. Note...