Letter from Niranjan Prasad Chakravarti, Government Epigraphist for India, to Quaritch Wales referring to his letter dated 2/09/1938. It concerns the translation of the Buddhist Sanskrit inscription found during his excavation in Kedah comparing his views with those of Vogel (QW/6/1/16). Typed letter, 3 pieces, 3 sides, dated 28 October 1938.
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Letter from Niranjan Prasad Chakravarti, Government Epigraphist for India, to Quaritch Wales concerning the translation of the inscription discs found in Kedah which mention the name of Boddhisattava Samantabhadra. He refers to the reading made by John Allan in the letter on 17/03/1939. If it is right, the inscription on the silver bowl could be Kasyapa (in Prakit termination). Typed letter, 1 side, dated on 29 August 1939.
Sin títuloLetter from Leonard J. Robbins (signed Peter) to Quaritch Wales concerning his travel arrangements on coming to London and Europe. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 30 May 1976. With the letter are 2 photographs on which he wants Wales' opinion; 1. the head of gilt bronze Buddha, 2. the 3 figures of Buddha. Also newspaper cuttings: New York Times, 1975 'Bangkok will ask Met. to return Idol'; New York Times, 14 May 1976 'New Bronze Age Date Reported'; Science 31 May 1976 'The Roots of Man'.
Sin títuloA series of small objects and pottery sherds which were given as part of the Quaritch Wales bequest.
Eight ceramic pieces probably from the site P.B.1 as they all are marked with these initials written in ink. They form:
- QW/13/11-1 - Two pieces of glazed ceramic bowl. The glaze is a grey-green colour. Dimensions (when 2 pieces reassembled) 10cm by 8cm. The glaze is partially cracked and the pieces are marked P.B.1 and Sung.
- QW/13/11-2 - Two pieces of glazed ceramic plate. The glaze is a grey-green colour. Dimensions (when reassembled) 9.4cm by 7.8cm. The pieces are marked P.B.1.Y.
- QW/13/11-3 - A piece of green glazed ceramic bowl. Dimensions 10cm by 6.5cm. It is marked P.B.1 and Sung.
- QW/13/11-4 - A piece of green glazed ceramic plate. Dimensions 8.5cm by 7cm. It is marked P.B.1.fq.
- QW/13/11-5 - A piece of grey-green glazed ceramic plate. Dimensions 9cm by 7cm. It is marked P.B.1.
- QW/13/11-6 - A broken piece of grey-green glazed ceramic plate. Dimensions 4cm by 3.5cm. It is marked P.B.1.
A sherd of unglazed earthenware pottery with scratch decoration. Dimensions 5.2cm x 5cm, probably from KT-1-C site as marked with these initials in ink.
Six pieces of glazed ceramic bowls. They are of unknown provenance. They are:
- QW/13/24-1 - A piece of a glazed ceramic bowl. The glaze is a grey-green colour. Dimensions 11.7cm by 7.7cm.
- QW/13/24-2 - A piece of a glazed ceramic bowl. The glaze is a green/ black colour. Dimensions 5.5cm by 3.5cm.
- QW/13/24-3 - A piece of a glazed ceramic bowl. It is decorated with the black ink in circular-wheel shape. Dimensions 10cm by 9.5cm.
- QW/13/24-4 - A piece of a glazed ceramic bowl, with blue decoration. Dimensions 7.7cm by 4.5cm.
- QW/13/24-5 - A piece of a glazed ceramic bowl decorated with blue fish pattern. Dimensions 13.5cm by 11.5cm.
- QW/13/24-6 - A piece of a glazed ceramic bowl decorated with blue fish pattern. Dimensions 16.5cm by 12.5cm
Five sets of correspondence concerning:
- Correspondence related to Quaritch Wales' time in Kedah
- Correspondence with Leonard J. Robbins
- Correspondence concerning the publication of Siamese State Ceremonies
- Correspondence concerning some photographs and a replica of a Siamese lion
- Correspondence with the Department of Fine Arts
Letter from Richard Olaf Winstedt to Quaritch Wales, concerning the possibilities of excavation in the Perak area. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 30 March1936.
Sin títuloLetter from Richard Winstedt to Quaritch Wales congratulating him on receipt of a grant and hoping for success in his excavations, suggesting Kedah might be the most likely place. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 6 June 1937.
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