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41. NHD1/172

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/172
Title:
Saw-scaled Viper
Scope & Content:
Saw-scaled Viper ‘Echis carinatus’ Original inscriptions: ‘Java Dr Horsfield’ Artist: Medium: Watercolour Size: Note:
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1811-1824
Extent:
1 Item

42. NHD1/173

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/173
Title:
A species of Monitor
Scope & Content:
A species of Monitor Genus ‘Varanus’ Original inscriptions: ‘Wellesley Drawings. Received 16/8/66’ Artist: Medium: Watercolour Size: Note:
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798-1805
Extent:
1 Item

43. NHD1/174

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/174
Title:
South Asian Chamaeleon
Scope & Content:
South Asian Chamaeleon ‘Chamaeleo zeylonicus’ Original inscriptions: [in nastaliq] ‘This animal is found in the mountain region of Chitgam its name is Bahurupiya and the other name is Mindha. Work of Mirza Sanghi Beg dated 28th of August 1801.’ Further inscriptions: ‘Wellesley Drawings. Recd ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798-1805
Extent:
1 Item

44. NHD1/175

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/175
Title:
South Asian Chamaeleon
Scope & Content:
South Asian Chamaeleon ‘Chamaeleo zeylonicus’ Original inscriptions: [in nastaliq] ‘This animal is found in the mountain region of Chitgam its name is Sandha or its other name is Bahurupiya. Work of Mirza Sanghi Beg dated 28th of August 1801.’ Further inscriptions: ‘Wellesley Drawings. Recd 1...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798-1805
Extent:
1 Item

45. NHD1/176

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/176
Title:
Yellow Monitor
Scope & Content:
Yellow Monitor ‘Varanus flavescens’ Original inscriptions: [in nastaliq] ‘The name of this animal is Goh and it appears in this kingdom. From snout to skull – 6 inches, from skull to tail – 4 feet 6 inches, from back to belly – 6 inches. Work of Mirza Sanghi Beg dated 28th of August 1801.’ Fu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798-1805
Extent:
1 Item

46. NHD1/177

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/177
Title:
Indian Monitor
Scope & Content:
Indian Monitor ‘Varanus bengalensis’ Original inscriptions: Further inscriptions: Artist: Medium: Watercolour Size: Note:
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798-1805
Extent:
1 Item

47. NHD1/178

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/178
Title:
Hardwicke’s Spiny-tailed Lizard (top), Indian Garden Lizard (centre front), a species of Forest Lizard (centre rear), a species of Grass Skink (bottom)
Scope & Content:
Hardwicke’s Spiny-tailed Lizard (top), Indian Garden Lizard (centre front), a species of Forest Lizard (centre rear), a species of Grass Skink (bottom) ‘Uromastyx hardwickii’ (top) ‘Calotes versicolor’ (centre front) ‘Calotes sp.’ (centre rear) ‘Mabuya sp.’ (bottom) Original inscriptions: ‘Wel...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798-1805
Extent:
1 Item

48. NHD1/179

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD1/179
Title:
A species of Skink
Scope & Content:
A species of Skink Original inscriptions: ‘Wellesley Drawings. Recd 16.8.66’ Artist: Medium: Watercolour Size: Note: Not yet identified
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798-1805
Extent:
1 Item

49. NHD2/310

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD2/310
Title:
Monocellate Cobra, Monocled Cobra
Scope & Content:
Monocellate Cobra, Monocled Cobra ‘Naja kaouthia’ Original inscriptions: Further inscriptions: Artist: Medium: Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with varnish Size: 310 by 460 mm. Note: This drawing of a reptile bears no inscriptions and cannot be accurately ascribed to any collection.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

50. NHD3/518

Reference (shelfmark):
NHD3/518
Title:
Mugger, Marsh Crocodile. Artist(s): Haludar (fl. 1804-07)
Scope & Content:
Mugger, Marsh Crocodile ‘Crocodilus palustris’ Original inscriptions: ‘------ Of the Bengalese / Haludar Pinxt’ [Ink]’ Crocodilus / Buchanan’ [Ink] ‘/ 3-1-4/1 / 1 June 1819’ [Pencil] Further inscriptions: Artist: Haludar Medium: Watercolour Size: 480 by 298 mm Note:
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1804-1805
Extent:
1 Item