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[RAS 015.083] Method of Distilling Arrak


An original drawing with caption ‘Method of Distilling Arrak’ inscribed in ink on album folio, c. 1818, by Jairam Das, who worked in Patna from 1815 to 1840.

Part of an album of 36 drawings donated by Major-General Charles (Carlos) Joseph; album folio 31. Unmounted drawing on paper embellished with impressed neo-classical decoration to edges. Outer borders edged with pink watercolour; 12.4 x 19.6 cm.