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 Newar man and woman with their four children; two being carried in baskets. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A Family of agricultural Newars.’. 210 by 295 mm.
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.
A group of Gurung men and women. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Group of Goorkhas of the Goorung Tribe.’ 294 by 375 mm. Note: See Oldfield, I, 172. Note: The drawing is based on an earlier one in the Lawrence collection (Add.Or.5229) which is inscribed as a group of Magar men and women.