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Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(12)
Title:: Ganesa in all his glory. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture of Ganesha on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid, 'here arrayed with all the emblems and attributes of his power; his wives Buddhi and Siddhi accompany him.'
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(13)
Title:: This Pillar I found on the north-east side of the Temple, partly buried, and almost hidden amidst the mass of weeds and creepers which had grown around it. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Archaeological Photography Close view of base of pillar near the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid, with inscription and carved figures: 'It is a monolith, about twelve feet high, three feet in diameter at the base. It bears an inscription in the Tamul character on each of the four sides; on...
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(14)
Title:: Three of the minor deities. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(15)
Title:: Siva and Parvati. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture panel of Shiva and Parvati on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(16)
Title:: Indra and Indrani. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture of Indra (riding an elephant) and his wife Indrani, on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(17)
Title:: A door way on the south side of the Great Temple. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Close view looking up steps towards a doorway in the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid, blocked up with mud, and with guardian figure and other sculptures Including images of Ganesha) to the left of the opening.
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(18)
Title:: A wall on the east side of the south entrance [of the Hoysaleshvara Temple]. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography View of frieze of figures on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: 'The first figure to the right hand seems to be an Apsara; the second, the Hindoo Trimurti; the bearded face of Brahma in the centre; in the third, I recognise Brahma by the rosary; th...
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(19)
Title:: Supposed to be Parvati, in the character of Devi; the club indicates that Goddess, whereas the chank and chakra belong to Vishnu or Lakshmi. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid.
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(20)
Title:: A beautiful little Temple, greatly ruined; situated on the west of the main [Hoysaleshvara] Temple. Vast masses of masonry, and huge blocks, richly carved, surround it. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography View of the remains of small open-sided shrine, with a carved pyramidal roof.
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: 1701.b.24(21)
Title:: Group of Apsaras. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculpture on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: 'This group which beautifully carved, is almost inclosed by projecting buttresses, and is in deep shade during the greater part of the day. It represents a number of nude female figures....
Collection Area:: Printed Collections
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1856-1857
Extent:: 1 item

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