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11. Add Or 4136

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4136
Title:
A full size drawing of part of the Saddanta Jataka, painted inside of Cave 17, Ajanta.. Artist(s): Syed Ahmad (fl. 1915-1920)
Scope & Content:
Part of the Saddanta Jataka painted into Cave 17, Ajanta. On the left side, Saddanta ('Six Tusked' elephant) presents a lotus flower to his concubine. On the right side, jackals, birds and other scavengers feast upon the body of a dead female elephant who killed herself. 136 x 237.5 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1915-1920
Extent:
1 Item

12. Add Or 4137

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4137
Title:
Full size drawing of part of the Mrga Jataka painted in Cave 17 at Ajanta.. Artist(s): Syed Ahmad (fl. 1915-1920)
Scope & Content:
Part of the Mrga Jataka painted in Cave 17, Ajanta. Mrga, the leader of a deer herd, sacrifices his life for a pregnant doe by presenting himself to the King's kitchen. In this scene, the pregnant doe pleads to Mrga. 95 by 78 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1915-1920
Extent:
1 Item

13. Add Or 4138

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4138
Title:
A full size drawing of part of the Matsya Jataka, painted inside of Cave 17, Ajanta. . Artist(s): Syed Ahmad (fl. 1915-1920)
Scope & Content:
Matsya, the fish incarnation of the Buddha, is shown here calling upon the god Indra to send rain so the pond he lives in will not dry up. 134 by 134.4 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1915-1920
Extent:
1 Item

14. Add Or 4141b

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4141b
Title:
Full size pen and ink drawing of the ceiling of Cave 17 at Ajanta. Artist(s): Syed Ahmad (fl. 1915-1920)
Scope & Content:
One of six drawings of the ceiling of Cave 17 at Ajanta showing the decorative bands representing animal motifs. See Add Or 4139-4141d.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1915-1920
Extent:
1 Item

15. Add Or 4141c

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4141c
Title:
Full size pen and ink drawing of the ceiling of Cave 17 at Ajanta. Artist(s): Syed Ahmad (fl. 1915-1920)
Scope & Content:
One of five drawings of the ceiling of Cave 17 at Ajanta showing the decorative bands representing animal motifs.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1915-1920
Extent:
1 Item

16. Add Or 4141d

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4141d
Title:
Full size pen and ink drawing of the ceiling of Cave 17 at Ajanta. Artist(s): Syed Ahmad (fl. 1915-1920)
Scope & Content:
One of five drawings of the ceiling of Cave 17 at Ajanta showing the decorative bands representing animal motifs.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1915-1920
Extent:
1 Item

17. Add Or 4504

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4504
Title:
Buddha and his disciples. Artist(s): Yusufai Dhalla (fl. 1933)
Scope & Content:
‘Buddha & His Disciples’ Signed and dated : ‘Yusufai Dhalla 1933’ Water-colour; 30 by 46 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933
Extent:
1 Item

18. Add Or 4543

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4543
Title:
The story of Prince Vessantara
Scope & Content:
The story of Prince Vessantara. Vessantara giving away his children to a brahmin; his wife being attacked by wild beasts. Inscribed in Burmese: . and in pencil: ‘Buddha as Prince Mythondra? in a jungle giving children to a brahmin at his request, whereby Buddha obtained great merit.’ 3...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1855
Extent:
1 Item

19. Add Or 5330

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5330
Title:
Burmese cloth painting from the funeral carriage of a Phoongyi
Scope & Content:
Burmese cloth painting from the funeral carriage of a Phoongyi
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

20. Add Or 5331

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5331
Title:
Burmese cloth painting from the funeral carriage of a Phoongyi
Scope & Content:
Burmese cloth painting from the funeral carriage of a Phoongyi
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item