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Two inscription rubbings
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 SC78
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
2 rubbings, 5 sheets
Date(s)
- 19th Century (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
William W. Rockhill
(1854-1914)
Biographical history
William Woodville Rockhill was an American diplomat, author, and scholar of Chinese and, in particular, Tibetan studies. He served as United States Ambassador to Greece, Serbia, Romania, China, and Russia, and was known for helping to formulate the Open Door policy toward China advanced by the United States in the late 19th century. He became a member of the Society in 1882 and published an article on the geography, ethnography, and history of Tibet in the JRAS in 1891.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The notes accompanying the rubbings suggest that these were donated by William W. Rockhill to the Society in November 1893.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Two rubbings donated by William W. Rockhill, containing Chinese, Siddham and Tibetan writings.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the Archivist.
Language of material
- Chinese
- Sanskrit
- Tibetan
Additional information
Description identifier
gb891 sc78
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