A Vajracharya performing the ‘Hom’ ceremony. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A ‘Vajra-acharya’, or Buddhist Priest, performing the rite called ‘Hom’, which consists in casting Ghee, grain, flowers, et’c.’. into the sacred flame as an offering to the Supreme Deity’. 260 by 340 mm. Note: See Oldfie...
Agricultural Newars carrying a hammock. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A Hill Hammock, or Dharry, carried by Jaffoo Newars.’ 210 by 308 mm. Note: See Oldfield, II, 148.
A Gurkha General with his wives and family. Inscribed on back in ink: ‘Interior of a Zenana. A Goorkha General, with his wives, their children, and attendants.’ 280 by 380 mm.
Parbatia woman carrying the kalsa at a marriage ceremony
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A Parbatia woman carrying the ‘kalsa’ at a marriage ceremony. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Purbuttiah woman carrying the Kalas at a Goorkah Marriage procession.’. 155 by 280 mm. Note: See Oldfield II, 21.