The talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera) growing by a lakeside in Ceylon. Coloured etching after W. Daniell, c.1827.
- Daniell, William, 1769-1837.
- Date:
- [1827?]
- Reference:
- 21061i
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Description
Talipot palm leaves are used for thatching and umbrellas and for sacred Buddhist books
Publication/Creation
[London] (Mead Place Westminster Road) : Messrs. Sowerby, [1827?]
Physical description
1 print : etching with aquatint, with watercolour ; sheet 49.6 x 35.2 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The talpat palm. Corypha umbraculifera. View in Ceylon. From a drawing in the possession of Sir Alex. Johnston. W. Daniell, delt.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 21061i
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Location Status Access Closed stores