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1. Add MS 27255

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Add MS 27255
Title:
Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. One hundred and ten miniatures
Scope & Content:
‘Tashrih al-aqvam’, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. One hundred and ten miniatures. Delhi Company style. AH1241=AD1825. Literatu...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1825
Extent:
1 item

2. Add Or 54

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Add Or 54
Title:
Saiva and Vaisnava Brahmins with their wives
Scope & Content:
Shaiva and Vaishnava Brahmins with their wives. Inscribed: ‘‘Sheeva’ Bramin’;’ ‘Vishnoo’ Bramin’;’ Bramin ‘Sheeva’. Such as missionaries might call impracticables.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1828
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 184

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Add Or 184
Title:
Brahmin with brass vessel and dish of flowers; river scene in background.. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Brahmin with brass vessel and dish of flowers; river scene in background. Inscribed: ‘Bruhman. S. Mohammed Ameer. Pa’ Std at Kurraya.’ Note: 1845 water-mark.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

4. Add Or 190

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Add Or 190
Title:
A man from the uplands (palaiyakkaran)
Scope & Content:
A man from the uplands (‘palaiyakkaran’); the man holds a spear and two horns; his wife a basket. Inscribed: ‘A Polygar - or Indian Highlander.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

5. Add Or 579

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Add Or 579
Title:
Naga warrior, perhaps an Angami, with spear and plumed shield.
Scope & Content:
Naga warrior, perhaps an Angami, with spear and plumed shield. Inscribed: ‘Naga Warrior.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 Item

6. Add Or 580

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Add Or 580
Title:
Hillman with a basket on his back, smoking a pipe
Scope & Content:
Hillman with a basket on his back, smoking a pipe. Inscribed: ‘A Hillman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 Item

7. Add Or 581

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Add Or 581
Title:
Kuki man carrying two baskets on a yoke
Scope & Content:
Kuki man carrying two baskets on a yoke. Inscribed: ‘A Kookie coolie.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 Item

8. Add Or 594

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Add Or 594
Title:
Rajput with a spear.
Scope & Content:
Rajput with a spear. Inscribed: ‘Raj Pootter Cast. Man.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

9. Add Or 595

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Add Or 595
Title:
Rajput woman
Scope & Content:
Rajput Woman. Inscribed: ‘His Wife.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

10. Add Or 646

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Add Or 646
Title:
Brahmin.
Scope & Content:
Brahmin. Inscribed as above.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

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