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161. Add Or 5117

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Add Or 5117
Title:
Raja Prithviraj of Amber (1502-27) standing
Scope & Content:
Raja Prithviraj of Amber (1502-27) standing. Inscribed in nagari above: ‘sri maharajadhiraja sri prthrajaji 1;’ and on the cover sheet in pencil: ‘Prithee Raj Jeypoor - I;’ and in ink in nagari’: 1.’ Opaque water-colour and gold; 293 by 205 mm..
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1810-1815
Extent:
1 Item

162. Add Or 5032

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Add Or 5032
Title:
Common country plough with the manner of ploughing
Scope & Content:
Common country plough with the manner of ploughing Inscribed: ‘Common Country Plough with the manner of Ploughing.’ The image is framed by a black border. The image continues outside of the frame. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

163. Add Or 5180

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Add Or 5180
Title:
Beating Mouth. Punishing false Witness. Artist(s): Unknown.
Scope & Content:
Beating Mouth. Punishing false Witness Original inscriptions: 言糊打嘴 (Mouth slapped due to unclear statements) Depiction of a kneeling criminal being slapped on the mouth with a leather slapper by a standing lector in order to extract a truthful confession. A second officer is depicted kneeling ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Chinese and English
Date Range:
1840-1860
Extent:
1 Item

164. Add Or 5184

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5184
Title:
Flogging with Red Hot Chain. Artist(s): Unknown.
Scope & Content:
Flogging with Red Hot Chain Original inscription: 火鏈刑身 (Punishment with a Red Hot Chain) Depiction of a bare-chested prison tied to a vertical wooden pool, about to be whipped by a hot red iron chain fixed to a wooden handle. The chain is being heated on a small fire by a clerk. This image is...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Chinese and English
Date Range:
1840-1860
Extent:
1 Item

165. Add Or 5152

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5152
Title:
A Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis) on a japonica branch
Scope & Content:
A Green Magpie (‘Cissa chinensis’) on a japonica branch.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1810
Extent:
1 Item

166. Add Or 5183

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Add Or 5183
Title:
Extracting the sinews. Punishment for Offence. Artist(s): Unknown.
Scope & Content:
Extracting the sinews. Punishment for Offence Original inscription: 抽觔（筋）不走 (Extracting the Sinews. Punishment for Offence) Depiction of the cutting of the ham-strings to prevent the criminal from escaping. The criminal lies face down on a wooden board, while two clerks hold his hand and his f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Chinese and English
Date Range:
1840-1860
Extent:
1 Item

167. Add Or 5098

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Add Or 5098
Title:
A fakir carrying Ganges water
Scope & Content:
A fakir carrying Ganges water, the pots covered with red cloth, one decorated with a Hanuman figure. Inscribed: 'A fakir carrying Ganges water' The image is framed by a black border. The image continues outside of the frame. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

168. Add Or 5173

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5173
Title:
Shaukat Jang, Faujdar of Purnea
Scope & Content:
Shaukat Jang, Faujdar of Purnea, reclining against cushions and drinking wine on a terrace with two attendants. By a Murshidabad artist, c.1770. Inscribed in ink on a label stuck down below: ‘Soohajung Nabob of Purneo cut off by Su Rajah Dowlat;’ and on the album page: ‘4.’ Opaque water-colo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

169. Add Or 5047

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Add Or 5047
Title:
A seller of bangles made of lac.
Scope & Content:
A seller of bangles made of lac. Inscribed: ‘A seller of bangles made of Lac.’ The image is framed by a black border. The image continues outside of the frame. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

170. Add Or 5051

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5051
Title:
Sawyers (sawing a large plank of wood).
Scope & Content:
Sawyers (sawing a large plank of wood). Inscribed: ‘Sawyers’ The image is framed by a black border. The image continues outside of the frame. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item