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51. 1701.b.24(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(56)
Title:
To the left are Siva and Parvati. On the right is a five-headed figure with apparently fifteen arms. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of sculptured figures on the facade of the Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid: 'On these five heads [of the central figure] rests a mass of trees, beasts, men, and above these, Gods. I am inclined to believe that the five-headed figure is intended to repre...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

52. 1701.b.24(19)

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

53. 1701.b.24(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
1701.b.24(35)
Title:
Small Joss House at the north-west corner of the building [Hoysaleshvara Temple, Halebid]. In each of the small rooms is a figure of Brahma, several of these houses are studded about the building, and add greatly to the effect. Photographer: Oakeley, Richard Banner
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the small shrine, showing sculptural decoration of the exterior.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856-1857
Extent:
1 item

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