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1. Add MS 6878/14

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 6878/14
Title:
Seal of the General of the Order of Jesuits and another
Scope & Content:
Two detached seals, inclosed in brass covers, which belonged to some of the above documents, were received with them. One is the official seal of the General of the Order of Jesuits; the legend of the second is too imperfect to be made out.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Undetermined
Date Range:
2nd half of the 16th century
Extent:
2 seals

2. Add MS 89382/3/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89382/3/7
Title:
Satin purse
Scope & Content:
Pink silk rectangular pocketbook/purse, for keeping letters. Front, back and interior surfaces quilted in fine chain stitch to form a small diamond pattern. One main inside pocket and two smaller ones with flaps. Lined in blue silk. Said formerly to have contained birth and baptism certificate...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 18th century-Early 19th century
Extent:

1 item

3. Add Or 5222

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5222
Title:
Avalokiteśvara surrounded by attendants and donors. Artist(s): Unknown
Scope & Content:
A retangular banner made of hemp cloth with three suspension loops sewn to the top edge. The painting on the banner depicts Avalokiteśvara in the centre surrounded by four attendants. In the lower register are represented a male and female donor. The donors are attended by figures holding a fly-...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
900-1000
Extent:
1 item

4. Add Or 5223

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5223
Title:
A bodhisattva. Artist(s): Unknown
Scope & Content:
A banner made of hemp cloth. The painting on the banner depicts a bodhisattva facing to his right. He is performing anjali-mudra with his hands. This banner has been digitally photographed, and can be viewed on the International Dunhuang Project's website. http://idp.bl.uk
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
900-1000
Extent:
1 item

5. Add Or 5224

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5224
Title:
A bodhisattva. Artist(s): Unknown
Scope & Content:
A banner made of hemp cloth. The painting on the banner depicts a bodhisattva facing to his left. He is performing anjali-mudra with his hands. This banner has been digitally photographed, and can be viewed on the International Dunhuang Project's website. http://idp.bl.uk
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
900-1000
Extent:
1 item

6. Add Or 5225

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5225
Title:
A bodhisattva. Artist(s): Unknown
Scope & Content:
A banner made of hemp cloth. The painting on the banner depicts a bodhisattva facing forward. The figure has his left hand raised and his right hand by his side. This banner has been digitally photographed, and can be viewed on the International Dunhuang Project's website. http://idp.bl.uk
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
900-1000
Extent:
1 item

7. Foster 856

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 856
Title:
Medallion portrait of Louis XVI, gift to Tipu Sultan. With an embroidered Koran bag.. Artist(s): Lebrun, Andre-Jean (1737-1811), attributed to
Scope & Content:
Portrait medallion of Louis XVI, 1776. Gilt bronze on white marble oval plaque 142 by 104 mm max., with gilt bronze ribbon swags above and leaf sprays below, 23 by 17 cms Inscribed on reverse: ‘Louis 16th King of France presented on his Coronation to Hyder Ally Cawn and found in the palace of ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1776
Extent:
1 Item

8. Foster 857

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 857
Title:
Medallion portrait of Marie Antoinette, gift to Tipu Sultan. With an embroidered Koran bag.. Artist(s): Lebrun, Andre-Jean (1737-1811), attributed to
Scope & Content:
Portrait medallion of Marie Antoinette, 1776. Signed under the shoulder ‘Lebrun 1776’. Gilt bronze on white marble oval plaque140 by 104 mm max., with gilt bronze ribbon swags above and leaf sprays below, ,22 by 16.57 cms Inscribed on reverse: ‘Marie Antoinette Josephe Jeanne Queen of Louis t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1776
Extent:
1 Item

9. Foster 889-894

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 889-894
Title:
Six Lion chairs, one chair with arms. The crest rails grooved and carved with the EIC lion badge within a circle, in the centre.
Scope & Content:
Six 'Lion' chairs, one with arms, the crest rails grooved and carved with the E.I.C. lion badge within a circle, in the centre. Lower rail turned with helical grooves. Turned front legs, square back legs. 1800-20. Mahogany, with modern horsehair covered upholstery. Originally used at East ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1800-1820
Extent:
1 Item

10. Foster 896

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 896
Title:
Large armchair with cabriole front legs ending in dolphin head feet. Padded armrests and rounded back, decorated with the EIC badge. Embroidery in coloured silks and silver gilt thread
Scope & Content:
Armchair, c.1730, with cabriole front legs ending in dolphin head feet. Padded armrests and rounded back, decorated with the E.I.C. badge (a lion rampant holding an imperial crown). Walnut with crimson velvet upholstery, and embroidery in coloured silks and silver gilt thread. Made for the Vi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1730
Extent:
1 Item