Royal Asiatic Society
@royalasiaticsoc.bsky.social
The Royal Asiatic Society provides a forum for those who are interested in the history, languages, cultures and religions of Asia to meet and exchange ideas. 14 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD.
https://royalasiaticsociety.org/
https://royalasiaticsociety.org/
The display helps illustrate the Indian heritage of HMS Trincomalee, a ship built by Jamsetjee Bomanjee (the sitter) in Bombay for the Royal Navy in 1810s.
November 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The display helps illustrate the Indian heritage of HMS Trincomalee, a ship built by Jamsetjee Bomanjee (the sitter) in Bombay for the Royal Navy in 1810s.
That's the library stamp we used in the old days - featuring a thriving banyan tree. It's based on the design by Thomas
and William Daniell who also designed the Society's iconic elephant emblem!
and William Daniell who also designed the Society's iconic elephant emblem!
November 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
That's the library stamp we used in the old days - featuring a thriving banyan tree. It's based on the design by Thomas
and William Daniell who also designed the Society's iconic elephant emblem!
and William Daniell who also designed the Society's iconic elephant emblem!
