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- [1840 - 1850] (Creation)
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1 bound volume handwritten
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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… read more
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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… read more
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
Notes area
Note
The archivist is grateful to Maria Lin, Rulon-Miller Books, for providing detailed information concerning their copy of the Index.
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Archivist's note
The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.