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.
Index to the Mythological Box of Hindu Paintings
This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives
- Reference
- GB 891 SC49
- Dates of Creation
- [1840 - 1850]
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 bound volume handwritten
Scope and Content
Access Information
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.
Acquisition Information
The source of acquisition is unknown.
Note
The archivist is grateful to Maria Lin, Rulon-Miller Books, for providing detailed information concerning their copy of the Index.
Archivist's Note
The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Custodial History
The custodial history is unknown.
Additional Information
Published
gb891-sc49