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Index to the Mythological Box of Hindu Paintings
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 SC49
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 bound volume handwritten
Date(s)
- [1840 - 1850] (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Archival history
The custodial history is unknown.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The source of acquisition is unknown.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The 'Index to the Mythological Box of Hindu Paintings' is a manuscript index intended to accompany images collected into a "mythological box" to educate about the deities of the Hindu pantheon. The text covers 203 pages and gives descriptions and comments on the various deities. The images are not with the book and it is unsigned. One copy has been attributed to Reverend Charles Lacey, but it unknown if this copy also belonged to him.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.
Conditions governing reproduction
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Language of material
- English
Additional information
Description identifier
gb891-sc49
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