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Book 16. 77 facsimiles (138 folios) of inscriptions from S. India and drawings of copper-plates to illustrate various S. Indian scripts. 1794-1809.

Each picture is inscribed with a red number and sometimes a description. Drawings by MacKenzie's draftsmen J. Gould, C. Ignatio, J. Newman, and B. Sexton. Some of these drawings connect with research by Mackenzie’s contemporaries such as Francis Whyte Ellis, William Brown and Henry Colebrooke.

Volume 1 of Wilson's catalogue, p.591.

'Book 16 in Library's handlist, Mss Eur D562/3.

Pen-and-ink and wash; size of volume 19 by 12 ins.

Written entries on these inscriptions, and other drawings of inscriptions, are contained in Mss Eur Mack General 18. (volumes A and B).

Inside cover: Bookplate of Colin MacKenzie.

f.2. Inscribed: A Collection of Original Specimens in Fac Simile of the Ancient Written Characters of India taken from Ancient Sculptured Monuments, Inscriptions, Sassanums, Images etc and Coins still remaining in various Parts of the South of India comprehending the following varieties. Vizt. Poorwud Hulla Canara, Halla Canara, Modern Canara, Marattha, Guzarettee, Wodia, Deva Nagari, Balle Bund. Grandam. Tamul ancient, Tamul modern, Tamul of Mellicllum, Toolava, Telinga Ancient, Telinga Modern.

f.3-4 unfinished contents sheets.

f.6 Four drawings of copper plate inscriptions from Travancore, March 1807. Fac-simile of the Characters on Ancient Copper Plates in the hands of the Resident of Travancore March 1807.

f.8v-9 Brahmi (?) inscription on stone found at Hemavati drawn by C. Mackenzie, September 1801. An Ancient Inscription on a stone at Hemawutty near Serah reduced from a fac-simile taken in September 1801. Copy in Mss.Eur.Mack.Gen.18A, f.271. Partial copy on f.161. On the back of f.271 is written, ‘To Mr. Wilkins…’.

f.14 Copy of a Canarese copper plate inscription from Nagamangalam, 1806. Fac-simile of an Ancient Sassanum in the Poorwaad-Halla-Canara taken from the original copper plates (of the size here given) procured at Nagmunglum 1806. Also inscribed with the following reference. Indian Antiquary Vol.II p.158.

f.15 Copy of a Canarese copper plate inscription from Nagamangalam, 1806.

f.16 Copy of a Canarese copper plate inscription from Nagamangalam, 1806.

f.17 Copy of a Canarese copper plate inscription from Nagamangalam, 1806.

f.20 Four copper plates from Belur drawn by John Newman. May 1 1805. Fac-simile of an ancient Sassanum engraved on Copper Plates at Belloor – May 1 1805. J.G. Newman.

f.21 Four copper plates from Belur drawn by John Newman. May 1 1805.

f.28 Copper plate from Halla Canara drawn by C. Ignatio. Pencil sketch of three plates bound together.

f.29 Inscribed: Copy of a Grant of Lands Engraved on Copper Plates preserved in the hands of Bramins at Soruba a District in Bednore.

f.29v Copper plate from Sohrab, Shimoga District.

f.30 Copper plate from Sohrab, Shimoga District.

f.31 Copper plate from Sohrab, Shimoga District.

f.34 Copper plate from Bednore. February 29 1806. Copy of a Grant of Lands engraved on a Copper Plate preserved in the hands of Brahmins at Cattahully in the [ ] District in Bednore. Taken in Fac-simile February 29 1806.

f.35v Copper plate from Keladi?

f.38 Two copper plates from Tellgudda by John Newman. Copy of a Grant of Lands Engraved on Copper Plates preserved in the hands of Brahmins at Tellgudda. J.G. Newman.

f.39 Two copper plates from Tellgudda by John Newman.

f.42 Copper plate from Coppagudda, Soruba District. March 1806. Grant on Two Copper Plates in the hands of Brahmins at Coppagudda in the Soruba District. March 1806.

f.43v Copper plate from Coppagudda, Soruba District. March 1806.

f.44 Copper plate from Coppagudda, Soruba District. March 1806.

f.45v Copper plate from Coppagudda, Soruba District. March 1806.

f.48 Copper plate. Connor Canara.

f.49v Copper plate resembling the one drawn on folio 48.

f.50 Copper plate resembling the one drawn on folio 48.

f.51v Copper plate resembling the one drawn on folio 48.

f.52 Copper plate resembling the one drawn on folio 48.

f.53 Copper plate resembling the one drawn on folio 48.

f.56 Two copper plates.

f.58 Two copper plates.

f.60 Inscribed naga stone drawn by John Newman, March 1 1806. Drawing reduced from the original Fac Simile of unknown characters sculptured round the figure of a snake in the Pagoda at Banawasee. March 1st 1806. J.G. Newman. This stone is in the north side of the porch surrounding the Madhukeshvara Temple at Banavasi.

f.61 Figure of a cross and dove with a Syrian inscription below. Possibly a tomb stone from a Syrian Christian cemetery. Drawn by John Mustie.

f.63v Copper plate from Honore. Copper plates containing an Ancient Grant of Lands preserved in the hands of Bramins at Honore.

f.64 Copper plate from Honore.

f.65 Copper plate from Honore.

f.69 Copper plate drawn 7 Septmber 1807.

f.70 Copper plate like that drawn on folio 69.

f.73 Telugu inscription from Bangalore District drawn by John Newman. Copy of drawing and translation of inscription in Mss.Eur.Mack.Gen.18A, folios 248 to 250.

f.74 Watercolour of copper plates attached to a ring from Kanchipuram. Conjeveram Plates.

f.75 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, March 14 1808. Fac Simile of Copper Plates in the hands of [ ] at Conjeveram June 1807. J.G.N. March 14th 1808.

f.76 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, March 15 1808.

f.77 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, March 23 1808.

f.78 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, March 23 1808.

f.79 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, April 13 1808.

f.80 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, April 13 1808.

f.81 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, April 1808.

f.82 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, 1808.

f.83 Copper plate inscription from Kanchipuram dated June 1807 drawn by John Newman, 1808.

f.84v Copper plate inscription.

f.87 Inscribed column in the Jain temple at Narsipur, Bednore. Drawn by C. Mackenzie, March 1806. Fac-Simile reduced of unknown Characters inscribed on the Pillars in the Jain-Bustee at Narseepoor-Bundleeka in the District of Oodageery in Bednore. Copy in Mss.Eur.Mack.Gen.18A, f.149.

f.88 Another inscribed column from the Jain temple at Narsipur, Bednore. Drawn by C. Mackenzie, March 1806. Copy in Mss.Eur.Mack.Gen.18A, f.151.

f.89v-90 Inscription at the base of a statue of Parsvanath. 18 October 1808. Drawn by J.G. Newman. Fac-Simile. 'The Inscription in Halla Canara Characters on the base of a Jain Statue of Parasanaat. October 18th 1808.' Copy in Mss.Eur.Mack.Gen18A, f.281. Reproduced in Howes(2010) p.72, f 2.8. The sculpture bearing this inscription is now in the V&A (931 IS).

f.91v-92 Pencil sketches of temple columns.

f.93v-94 Facsimile of an inscription by John Newman, March 23 1808.

f.103 Inscription on a stone fragment from Banavasi, 1806. Drawn by John Newman. Fac Simile of Ancient Characters on a Fragment of Stone brought from Banawassee 1806. J.G. Newman. Examined by C Ignatio 15th March 1808. Done by Newman. Copy in Mss.Eur.18 A, folio 155.

f.104 Drawing of a seated Buddha with an inscription on the statue’s base. Sketch of a Figure & Characters dug up at Amrasveram from a drawing communicated by Mr. Wm Brown. In 1804. Lesekava Namee Boodha Galjanodega.

f.106 Inscription on a temple wall. December 24 1804.Drawn by John Newman. Ancient Characters sculptured on a Muntapum at Dursual near Hoshully. December 24 1804. J.G. Newman.

f.109 Inscription at the Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam. March 1794. Drawn by John Newman, March 29 1808. Inscription at Purwuttum March 1794. J.G. Newman March 29th 1808.

f.112 Hero stone at Kolar. Drawn by John Newman. Sculptures before the Pagoda of Col-Amma at Colar May 1807. See Vera Cull. J.G. Newman.

114v-115 Facsimile of an inscription. By John Newman. Made in June 1807.

f.121 Facsimile of a Tamil copper plate inscription. Drawn by John Newman, 14 December 1808. The first of two plates.

f.122 Facsimile of a Tamil copper plate inscription. Drawn by John Newman, 26 December 1808. The second of two plates.

f.122v Inscribed: The opposite grant is in the Tamil language & the Grantham Character, the whole of the Sanscrit & compound letters being omitted – the form of the Characters is unique for example the common Grantham CA is [ ] and in this inscription it is [ ] The purport is the description of the bounds of an Agraharam.

f.123 Facsimile of a Tamil copper plate inscription. Drawn by John Newman, 12 November 1808. The first of two plates. This plate has a round Persian inscription at the top of it. Remarks – This plate is thin & dark not very well polished nor worn by age – The Persian Characters in the seal & the straight lines by which the Characters were traced out give it a Modern appearance – The plan in the 2nd page renders it more curious. J.G. Newman 12 Novr 1808.

f.124 The second of the two plates. This one shows a diagram with a linga at the centre. Page 2nd. Grunthum Characters. Tamul Language. Plan of the boundaries of the Agrahum mentioned in the preceeding the intersecting squares shew the eight points of the compass. J.G. Newman 16th Novr 1808.

f.125 A Telugu copper plate inscription drawn by John Newman, 24 Oct 1808. First of two plates. Page First. Tree Saka Sola Maharaaj. In Tellinga. J.G.N 24th Octr 1808.

f.126 Second page of a Telugu copper plate inscription showing a picture of a Shaiva ascetic approaching a deity, surrounded by animals and plants. Drawn by John Newman, 26 October 1808.

f.127 A Tamil copper plate inscription drawn by John Newman, 16 November 1808. The first of two drawings.

f.128 Second plate of a Tamil copper plate inscription drawn by John Newman, 18 November 1808.

f.129 First plate of a Telugu copper plate inscription drawn by John Newman, 21 November 1808.

f.130 Second plate of a Telugu copper plate inscription drawn by John Newman, 23 November 1808. Drawngs of weapons, musical instruments, a palanquin and a flag on the lower third of the plate.

f.131 Two copper plates. One inscribed in Tamil, and the other in Telugu. Drawn by John Newman, August 22 1809. This plate is thick & better polished than the rest. The manner of inserting the dates by the numeral letters at full length is singular & the only instance yet come under notices. It would appear to belong to the same Agraharum that was established by Cholla Rajah mentioned in No. [ ] and No.[ ]. The inscription within the Oval on Page 1 in Tellinga Characters signifies Tri-Shankra Shola Maha Arazoo below which are 8 lines in Grundum & lines below them marking them out are perceptible.

f.134 First plate of a copper plate inscription owned by Francis Whyte Ellis of Madras. Drawn by John Newman, 2 September 1809. 'Fac-Simile of a Copper Inscription in the hands of Mr. Ellis of Madras. Septr 1809.' Reproduced in Howes (2010), p.66, fig 2.5.

f.135 Second plate of a copper plate inscription owned by Francis Whyte Ellis of Madras. Drawn by John Newman, 5 September 1809.

f.136 Five copper plates on a ring. Sketch of Copper Plates at Tungregoonta. Copied by B. Saxton.

f.137 Copy of an inscription found in a cave. In a cave on the coast of Mekran.

f.138 Five copper plates on a ring.