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91. Photo 1001/1(2996)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(2996)
Title:
Carved figure in Tinnevelly [Tirunelveli] Pagoda. Colossal figure of Argunan. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (India Office Series); architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Hindu); temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

92. Photo 1001/1(3016)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3016)
Title:
Calliar Covill [Kalaiyarkovil]. General view of the inner court. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'No one is allowed to enter this Temple; but this view gives a view of its interior courts from the entrance gate. The bull under its canopy, and those on the upper storey of the temple, as on the gateway, show at once that it is dedicated to the worship of Shiv...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

93. Photo 1001/1(3021)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3021)
Title:
Avadea Covill [Avadaiyarkoil]. Carved pillar in front of porch. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography '...a view of the figure on the extreme left of anyone entering, and represents the Narasinha or man lion, the fourth Avator of Vishnu, being the the form in which he appeared to punish the wickedness of a king who would have slain his righteous son...'. Duplica...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

94. Photo 1001/1(3022)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3022)
Title:
Avadea Covill [Avadaiyarkoil]. Carved pillar in front of porch. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography '...a representation of the Goddess Kali, or Minakshi, the wife of Shiva, with all her usual attributes'. Duplicate (later printing) of Photo 1000 (3022). Another copy at Photo 212/4 (4). Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Su...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

95. Photo 1001/1(3024)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3024)
Title:
Avadea Covill [Avadaiyarkoil]. Carved pillar in front of porch. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography '...a representation of Shiva, probably ar Bhairava, with the elbow of his left arm resting on the body of the cobra..'. Duplicate (later printing) of Photo 1000 (3024). Another copy at Photo 212/4 (6). Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Ar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

96. Photo 1001/1(3027)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3027)
Title:
Avadea Covill [Avadaiyarkoil]. Carved pillar in front of porch. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography '...another representation of Shiva, as is clearly indicated by the bull against which he is leaning: but having only two arms it must be in some of his incarnations as a mortal, to which it is difficult to apply a designation'. Duplicate (later printing) of Pho...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

97. Photo 1001/1(3055)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3055)
Title:
Tanjore Palace. Another view of the disused Council Chamber. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (India Office Series); audience halls; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); interiors; palaces
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

98. Photo 1001/1(3076)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3076)
Title:
Mahavellipore, near Madras. Continuation of carvings in Kristna Portico. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography (?)Krishna protecting the herds. Duplicate (later printing) of Photo 1000 (3076). Another copy at Photo 212/5 (22). Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (India Office Series); Hindu deities; Indian a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

99. Photo 1001/1(3193)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(3193)
Title:
Ruins of part of the citadel and old bridge, Bijapur. Photographer: Lyon, Edmund David
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (India Office Series); citadels; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

100. Photo 1001/1(1678)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1001/1(1678)
Title:
Front view of the pillars of the North Gateway from the left, Sanchi Tope. Photographer: Dayal, Deen
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Pl. xxiv of Lepel Griffin, Famous Monuments of Central India (London, 1886). Close view, showing sculptural detail. Duplicate (later printing) of Photo 1000 (1678). Subjects = Archaeological Survey of India Collections; Archaeological Survey of India Collectio...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1883
Extent:
1 item