Advaita (Saivite) Brahmin holding a palm-leaf manuscript
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Advaita (Shaivite) Brahmin holding a palm-leaf manuscript; a house and well in the background. Inscribed: ‘Smartah Brahmin going to Prayers.’ 8.75 by 6.25 ins.
Add.Or.3149-3165 17 drawings of occupations including 7 portraits of domestic servants in a European household. By a Madras artist, c.1850-55. Water-c ...
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Add.Or.3149-3165 17 drawings of occupations including 7 portraits of domestic servants in a European household. By a Madras artist, c.1850-55. Water-colour; varying sizes. Presented by James T. Rutnam, 1971. Note: Mr Rutnam, a resident of Colombo (Ceylon) stated that these drawings had been...
Landholder standing with a red check cloth in his hand and a white cloth under his arm
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Landholder standing with a red check cloth in his hand and a white cloth under his arm. Inscribed: ‘Substantial Ryoti cultivator of many acres.’ 9.25 by 7 ins.