Description (Physical description)
Record for 1926.208[.1-27]: 'Fragments of pottery and stone objects including: model, carving, toggle, bracelet, bead and spindle whorl.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten note found with objects reads: '26.208 Undavalli P 231/5. Govt. of Madras Public Dept. 1st Nov. 1878, no. 1620. R. Sewell, Esq., Madras Civil Service. Cave temple at Undavalli, Kistna district. (also Buddhist Monument at Amaravati). Antiquities of the Kistna 1st Report - Bezwada + Undavalli. Rock-cut Temple at Undavalli on S. bank of R. Kistna, orig. a Buddhist Vihara but converted into a Vaishnava shrine dedicated to Anantasena or Na'ra'yana. J. Fergusson - work on Rock -cut Temples. 1 of a no. - the one with 4 stones of considerable proportions (should be 3). 6th or 7th AD inscription - c. 200 BC Buddhist < > Brahman - 16th c. A. D.' [transcribed 28/7/2003]
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Field collection)
From the excavations in the debris of rock-cut temples. Excavated by Robert Sewell in 1877.
Event Date 1877
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (References)
Sewell, Robert. (1878). 'Report on Excavations and Researches in the Kistna District'. Government of Madras, Public Department. No. 1620 (1st November 1878). pp. 18-26
Event Date 1878
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Pottery and stone fragments.'
Event Date 1926
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Display)
Exhibited: on display in the Andrews Gallery, Case 4.13, between 13/04/2012 and 17/02/2020.
Event Date 13/4/2012
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
One solid cylinder of black to brown coloured pottery. Possibly a stopper. The cylinder tapers slightly towards one end.
Event Date 6/10/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad