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5841. WD1544

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1544
Title:
Fragment of a dome slab. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a carved dome slab from Amaravati. In the centre of the stone is a pilaster with a dharmacakra in the centre. The pilaster is topped with two winged lions back to back. Above the pilaster is a decorated border including figures and animals. A scale has been d...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5842. WD1545

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1545
Title:
Incomplete drawing of a carved relief. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Incomplete pen and ink drawing of a carved relief from Amaravati. The relief depicts a nagini with three snake hoods rising above her head. She possibly holds a sword and a bowl (?). The bottom of the tail has not been completed. A scale has been drawn in pencil at the bottom of the page. Inscr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5843. WD1546

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1546
Title:
Fragment of a Buddhapada. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Fragment of a Buddhapada (footprints of the Buddha) from Amaravati. In the centre of each foot is a dharmacakra with a central flower and spokes. Above the dharmacakra are triratnas flanked by svatikas. The toes of each foot are also decorated with triratna symbols. On either side of the Buddhap...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5844. WD1547

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1547
Title:
Carved sides of a pillar. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of two sides of pillar carved in low relief from Amaravati. On the left, the pillar is decorated with an empty throne above a pair of footprints. The throne is topped with a lotus flower and a large cakra surmounted by an umbrella. Above this, a decorated border and half lot...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5845. WD1548

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1548
Title:
Carved sides of a pillar. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of two sides of a pillar carved in low relief from Amaravati. On the left, the pillar is decorated with a tree surrounded by a throne with a pair of footprints below. Above the tree is a border decorated with foliage and a half lotus. The right hand pillar is decorated with a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5846. WD1549

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1549
Title:
Fragment of a railing crossbar. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a carved railing crossbar from Amaravati. The rectangular stone has a central medallion surrounded by two bands of lotus petals. In the centre of the medallion, seated and standing figures perform anjali mudra to an empty throne surmounted by a flaming pilla...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5847. WD1550

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1550
Title:
Fragment of a railing pillar. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pencil drawing of a fragment of a railing pillar from Amaravati. A half lotus is shown emerging from a decorated border of animals and foliage. The half lotus has four bands of petals. Above the lotus is a row of three scenes. Various figures are shown in each, performing different actions. Abov...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5848. WD1551

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1551
Title:
Fragment of narrative frieze. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a narrative frieze from Amaravati. The frieze is split into three registers. From left to right: a. The great Departure of Siddhartha from his palace, accompanied by his horse and attendant, who holds an umbrella above Siddhartha’s head. Ganas are shown und...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5849. WD1552

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1552
Title:
Fragment of a carved railing pillar. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of a fragment of a carved railing pillar from Amaravati. A half lotus is shown descending from a border decorated with foliage and animals. The half lotus has two bands of petals surrounded by a thick band of foliage. In the centre of the lotus, figures are shown performing t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

5850. WD1553

Reference (shelfmark):
WD1553
Title:
Fragments of a narrative frieze. Amaravati.
Scope & Content:
Pen and ink drawing of three fragments of narrative friezes from Amaravati. Numerous figures are shown within architectural settings. A scale has been drawn in pencil at the bottom of the page. Images of the sculpture from which this drawing was taken can be seen in Burgess, James ‘The Buddhist ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1881-1882
Extent:
1 Item

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