A ‘caitya’ at Svayambhunath. Inscribed in pencil on front (below): ‘Jungotee Chibal’; (above) ‘Thibetan Temple at Si mmua. Chibal is a Bhootya Dewul or Temple.’ Pencil, wash and water-colour; 442 by 270 mm. within two black frames.
A temple to Siva. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘No. 17. Probably temple of Mahadeo in Patan. Trident of Mahadeo’; (below) ‘Yeta-ookoo-bahahi Dewo.’ Pencil, wash and water-colour; 221 by 320 mm. within black frame.
A temple to Siva. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘No. 18. Temple of Narain in Patan’; (below) ‘Natuloho-Dewo.’ Pencil, wash and water-colour; 235 by 315 mm. within black frame.
The temple and courtyard of Matsyendranath in Patan.
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The temple and courtyard of Matsyendranath in Patan, with figures, animals, etc., in the foreground. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘No. 19. Temple of Machindi in Pâtan’; (below) ‘Getta-tubaha - Dewo.’ Pencil, wash and water-colour; 240 by 394 mm. within black frame. Note: The original pencil...
The sacred pool at Balaju, with a Political Officer approaching on horseback a group of Newars.
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The pool at Balaju, a tank with many images and fountains laid out in the 18th century north of Kathmandu, with a British Political Officer approaching on horseback a group of Newars. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘Bala Ji. Flowing Tank. 2 miles north of Khatmandu;’ (on reverse:) ‘Temple. Tan...
A steep hillside dotted with houses, trees, rice terraces, etc., with a bungalow at the summit with tents pitched beside it..
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A steep hillside dotted with houss, trees, rice terraces, etc., with a bungalow at the summit with tents pitched beside it.. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘Kauhui. Summer house of Resident. 6 miles from Khatmandu.’ (below, in nagari:) ‘kahuliya.’ Water-colour; 284 by 441 mm.
Outline sketch of a Buddhist stupa, with typically Nepalese finial with eyes.
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Outline sketch of a Buddhist stupa, with typically Nepalese finial with eyes. Inscribed in pencil on front: ‘Temple of Budha in Patan’; (and below in ink:) ‘Kasachit.’ Wash and water-colour on Nepalese paper; 352 by 363 mm. within black ruled frames.
Henry Lawrence’s house at Mount Abu (Rajputana), with rugged hills beyond.
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Henry Lawrence’s house at Mount Abu (Rajputana), with rugged hills beyond. By a British artist, c.1850. Inscribed below on mount: ‘Sir Henry Lawrence’s House Mount Abu.’ Water-colour; .........
A sheet drawn on both sides illustrating different sorts of Nepalese chaityas (small stupas).
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A sheet drawn on both sides illustrating different sorts of Nepalese chaityas (small stupas). The principal inscriptions read (duplicated or added to by inscriptions in Nepali): ‘66-75 Various small chaityas at Devapattana, around the great Chaitya.’ ‘70 A restored Layanakar Chaitya’ ‘76...
A sheet drawn on both sides illustrating different Nepalese chaityas, some with sculptures.
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A sheet drawn on both sides illustrating different Nepalese chaityas, some with sculptures. The principal inscriptions read (duplicated or added to by inscriptions in Nepali): ‘1-11 Chaityas No. 1 Chaityas of Nepal.’ ‘No. 1 Khasachait near Deopatan. Nam. 1. Dhanyarasyakara caitya Khasacai...