Façade of the domed mandapa of the Vishnupada Temple, Gaya. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography Some damage (partially retouched) to print surface. Showing the columned façade of the double-storeyed mandapa. India Museum no. 960.
Pillared hall to south of Vishnupada Temple, Gaya. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography 'To the south of the temple, and almost touching it, there is a handsome pillared hall, where the bare rock shows itself; in fact, the pillars are let into the solid rock for a foundation.' (descriptive notes by T. F. Peppé accompanying photographs, India public...
Arched city gateway, Gaya. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography 'Over one of the gateways of the town there is a fine arch. This was the limits of the city as originally enclosed. It has, however, extended very considerably to the north since then.' (descriptive notes by T.F. Peppé accompanying photographs, India pub. proc.,...
Close view of the east entrance to the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, before restoration. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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'The front of the temple which faces the east is in very bad repair, and large masses come down every rainy season. In a few years the aspect of this side will be entirely changed. The porch in front has now nearly disappeared; only portions of the arch of its roof adheres to the side walls. The...
Close view of the entrance to the Lomas Rishi Cave, Barabar Hills. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography Head-on view of the outer doorway, with curved eaves, timber supports and a finial rendered in stone in shallow relief. A frieze of elephants is carved in the segmental architrave of the doorway. A European figure (possibly Peppé?) is seated in front of the entr...
General view of the entrance to the Karan Chaupar Cave, Barabar Hills. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography Showing the plain entrance to the cave temple. On the rock face to the west are carved two human figures and a linga in niches. An Indian figure stands beside the entrance to the cave to indicate scale. India Museum no. 1003. Another copy at Photo 125/1(57).
Gateway of fortified caravanserai, Daudnagar. Photographer: Peppé, Thomas Fraser
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Genre: Architectural Photography Print in poorish condition, with some staining and marking, probably from water damage. 'Daoodnugger is a considerable town on the banks of the Soane, and forty miles west of Gya. The town, which is comparatively modern, was founded by Daood Khan, a Pathan soldi...