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4661. WD855

Reference (shelfmark):
WD855
Title:
A shrine to Durga, as consturcted for the Durga Puja festival, with images of the Goddess slaying the buffalo-demon, her two sons Ganesh and Karttikeya, and Lakshmi and Sarasvati. Signed 'J.C.M.'. Artist(s): M, J.C. (fl. 1784-1820)
Scope & Content:
(125) A shrine to Durga, as constructed for the Durga Puja festival, with images of the Goddess slaying the buffalo-demon, her two sons Ganesh and Karttikeya, and Lakshmi and Sarasvati. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘The Image of Doorgah etc. J.C.M. (?)’ Gouache; 16 by 18 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1784-1820
Extent:
1 Item

4662. WD861

Reference (shelfmark):
WD861
Title:
Pilgrims carrying holy water at Mogul Sarai (U.P.). Copy of sketch made in 1814 by John Newman. Artist(s): Ignatio, C. (fl. 1816-1819) after Newman, John (fl.c.1795-1818)
Scope & Content:
(5) Pilgrims carrying holy water at Mogul Sarai (U.P.). 10 January 1814. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Scene at Mogul Serai near Benares. January l0th, 1814. Original by J. Newman 1815. Copied by C. Ignatio.’ Reproduced in J. Howes 'Illustrating India' (OUP Delhi:2010), p.216-7, fig 6.17. W...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1814-1815
Extent:
1 Item

4663. WD979

Reference (shelfmark):
WD979
Title:
Temporary funeral pyre over ash urn at cremation ceremony Siam
Scope & Content:
Temporary funeral pyre over ash urn at cremation ceremony Siam. 1822. Inscribed on front in red ink: ‘F.11, 127’; and with pencil notes showing position of king and priests. Pencil; 21.25 by, 13.75 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1822
Extent:
1 Item

4664. WD1035

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1035
Title:
Tower of Silence, Bombay. Artist(s): Stevenson, Colonel (c.1860)
Scope & Content:
Watercolour of the Tower of Silence in Bombay by Colonel Stevenson c.1860. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Tower of Silence, India. Col. Stevenson’. Circumstances of acquisition unrecorded. The Parsi community, followers of the ancient Zoroastrian faith from Persia, are thought to have arrive...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860
Extent:
1 Item

4665. WD1140

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1140
Title:
Funeral monument and prayer flags at Pakyong (Sikkim). 11 November 1903. Artist(s): Rybot, Norman Victor Lacey (1876-1961)
Scope & Content:
Funeral monument and prayer flags at Pakyong (Sikkim). 11 November 1903. Inscribed on front in ink:’ Chorten (Chaiten) and Prayer flags (Ju Chu) Pakyong. 11xi.03. L.R.:’ notes on back in ink. Pen-and-ink; 9 by 5.5 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903
Extent:
1 Item

4666. WD1158

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1158
Title:
Cairns with prayer flags at the summit of the Jelep Pass (Sikkim). 14 December 1903. Artist(s): Rybot, Norman Victor Lacey (1876-1961)
Scope & Content:
Cairns with prayer flags at the summit of the Jelep Pass (Sikkim). 14 December 1903. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Stone Sentries at the top of the Jelape Pass. 14,400' L.R. 14.xii.03. 7 small 'Chaitens' - 3 adorned with a multitude of rags adorn the summit of the Pass and mark the bounda...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903
Extent:
1 Item

4667. WD1302

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1302
Title:
The Temple at Rameswaram, with a procession at the gate and an elephant passing. 25 January 1804. Artist(s): Salt, Henry (1780-1827)
Scope & Content:
Pen-and-ink and wash drawing, by Henry Salt (1780-1827), of the Temple at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, with a procession at the gate and an elephant passing by, dated 25th January 1804. Note: Drawing for 'Pagoda at Ramisseram', plate 9,’ Views.’ Described Valentia, i, 339-42. Reproduced: Archer...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1804
Extent:
1 Item

4668. WD1386

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1386
Title:
Ceremony in Triktze Monastery, Ladakh (Kashmir). Artist(s): Hadenfeldt, Gertrude (fl. 1920-1930)
Scope & Content:
Ceremony in Triktze Monastery, Ladakh (Kashmir). 1926. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Service in’ ‘Triktze Monastery.’ Water-colour; 14.75 by 11 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1926
Extent:
1 Item

4669. WD1943-2010

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1943-2010
Title:
69 miscellaneous sketches of costume, everyday things and scenes ('manners and customs'), made in India between 1786 and 1793. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
69 miscellaneous sketches of costume, everyday things and scenes ('manners and customs'), made in India between 1786 and 1793. Pencil, pen-and-ink, and wash; various sizes. Includes studies of turbans (WD1943-1950), details of costume, jewellery, arms, saddle-cloths, musical instruments and ch...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1786-1793
Extent:
1 Item

4670. WD2173

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2173
Title:
The Zoji-la Pass (Kashmir); cairn with prayer-flags on foreground. 28 June 1886. Artist(s): Cramer-Roberts, Charles J. (1834-1895)
Scope & Content:
The Zoji-la Pass (Kashmir); cairn with prayer-flags on foreground. 28 June 1886. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘The Zojila Pass. Kashmir. June 28/86, C.J.C.R.’; in pencil: ‘This view is taken from the cairn put up by pious Ladakis & is looking back on Kashmir, the Scinde River is f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 Item

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