Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1874. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX. CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION OF INDIAN OBJECTS Lent by Mr. William Tatler, Late B.C.S., WITH NOTES. Cup, white jade with gilt metal mounting. Old Indian, Lent by William Tayler, Esq. 3. This is of a very singular and elegant shape with a pointed lip. The jade is worked down to great thinness, which is a great virtue in so hard and difficult a material, and covered externally with engraved ornament of flowing outline. There are three handles, two small ones of jade on each side, and one of gilt metal at the end. Cup, white jade. Indian (Lucknoio). Lent by William Tayler, Esq. 8. This is a thin bowl-shaped cup with splaying rim. The outlines of leaves are indicated by incised lines on the exterior surface, and on the bottom are indicated the radiating lines and outline of a rosette. Small Cup on foot, white jade, shaped somewhat like an ordinary egg cup. Indian. Lent by William Tayler, Esq. 10. Small Cup, white jade. Old Indian. Lent by William Tayler, Esq. 11. This is a thin piece of jade workmanship. The cup is slightly engraved on the exterior surface and has a small leaf-shaped handle. Tray, leaf-shaped, green jade. Indian (Panjab). Lent by William Tayler, Esq. 12. The tray was probably used for pan leaves, it is not finely worked, and is of rude outline. Chowrie Handles, three, green and white jade, one jewelled. Indian (Lucknow). Lent by William Tayler, Esq. 13 to 15. No. 13 has a gold spiral cut and gilded thread on the handle, and the cup to hold the chowrie or whisk is covered with leaves in gold outline. No. 14 is of a more substantial shape. The handle and cup are covered with the engraved outlines of leaves. No. 15 has a plain octagonal handle of white jade, the cup to hold the chowrie is leaf-shaped and jewelled with small rubies and turquois...
