Subject: Rites and Ceremonies / Level: [40] File - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: WD680
Title:: Procession at the Great Temple of Jagannath, Puri (Orissa). July 1818
Scope & Content:: (6) Procession at the Great Temple of Jagannath, Puri (Orissa). July 1818. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Procession at the Temple of Jagannath in July, 1818.’ Water-colour; 11 by 17.5 ins.
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1818-1820
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD779
Title:: The Great Temple of Jagannath and procession, Puri (Orissa). September 1820
Scope & Content:: (49) The Great Temple of Jagannath and procession, Puri (Orissa). September 1820. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘View of the Temple & Procession at Pooree, Septr, 1820.’ Reproduced in J. Howes 'Illustrating India' (OUP Delhi:2010), p.229, fig 6.24. Pencil; 9.5 by 11.5 ins. Note: WD680 is a...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1818-1820
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD855
Title:: A shrine to Durga, as consturcted for the Durga Puja festival, with images of the Goddess slaying the buffalo-demon, her two sons Ganesh and Karttikeya, and Lakshmi and Sarasvati. Signed 'J.C.M.'. Artist(s): M, J.C. (fl. 1784-1820)
Scope & Content:: (125) A shrine to Durga, as constructed for the Durga Puja festival, with images of the Goddess slaying the buffalo-demon, her two sons Ganesh and Karttikeya, and Lakshmi and Sarasvati. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘The Image of Doorgah etc. J.C.M. (?)’ Gouache; 16 by 18 ins.
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1784-1820
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD861
Title:: Pilgrims carrying holy water at Mogul Sarai (U.P.). Copy of sketch made in 1814 by John Newman. Artist(s): Ignatio, C. (fl. 1816-1819) after Newman, John (fl.c.1795-1818)
Scope & Content:: (5) Pilgrims carrying holy water at Mogul Sarai (U.P.). 10 January 1814. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Scene at Mogul Serai near Benares. January l0th, 1814. Original by J. Newman 1815. Copied by C. Ignatio.’ Reproduced in J. Howes 'Illustrating India' (OUP Delhi:2010), p.216-7, fig 6.17. W...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1814-1815
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD979
Title:: Temporary funeral pyre over ash urn at cremation ceremony Siam
Scope & Content:: Temporary funeral pyre over ash urn at cremation ceremony Siam. 1822. Inscribed on front in red ink: ‘F.11, 127’; and with pencil notes showing position of king and priests. Pencil; 21.25 by, 13.75 ins.
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1822
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD1140
Title:: Funeral monument and prayer flags at Pakyong (Sikkim). 11 November 1903. Artist(s): Rybot, Norman Victor Lacey (1876-1961)
Scope & Content:: Funeral monument and prayer flags at Pakyong (Sikkim). 11 November 1903. Inscribed on front in ink:’ Chorten (Chaiten) and Prayer flags (Ju Chu) Pakyong. 11xi.03. L.R.:’ notes on back in ink. Pen-and-ink; 9 by 5.5 ins.
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1903
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD1158
Title:: Cairns with prayer flags at the summit of the Jelep Pass (Sikkim). 14 December 1903. Artist(s): Rybot, Norman Victor Lacey (1876-1961)
Scope & Content:: Cairns with prayer flags at the summit of the Jelep Pass (Sikkim). 14 December 1903. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Stone Sentries at the top of the Jelape Pass. 14,400' L.R. 14.xii.03. 7 small 'Chaitens' - 3 adorned with a multitude of rags adorn the summit of the Pass and mark the bounda...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1903
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD1302
Title:: The Temple at Rameswaram, with a procession at the gate and an elephant passing. 25 January 1804. Artist(s): Salt, Henry (1780-1827)
Scope & Content:: Pen-and-ink and wash drawing, by Henry Salt (1780-1827), of the Temple at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, with a procession at the gate and an elephant passing by, dated 25th January 1804. Note: Drawing for 'Pagoda at Ramisseram', plate 9,’ Views.’ Described Valentia, i, 339-42. Reproduced: Archer...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1804
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD1386
Title:: Ceremony in Triktze Monastery, Ladakh (Kashmir). Artist(s): Hadenfeldt, Gertrude (fl. 1920-1930)
Scope & Content:: Ceremony in Triktze Monastery, Ladakh (Kashmir). 1926. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Service in’ ‘Triktze Monastery.’ Water-colour; 14.75 by 11 ins.
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1926
Extent:: 1 Item

Reference (shelfmark):: WD1943-2010
Title:: 69 miscellaneous sketches of costume, everyday things and scenes ('manners and customs'), made in India between 1786 and 1793. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:: 69 miscellaneous sketches of costume, everyday things and scenes ('manners and customs'), made in India between 1786 and 1793. Pencil, pen-and-ink, and wash; various sizes. Includes studies of turbans (WD1943-1950), details of costume, jewellery, arms, saddle-cloths, musical instruments and ch...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1786-1793
Extent:: 1 Item

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