Publications, Issue 3, Volume 1, Part 5Royal Asiatic Society, 1834 |
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... gold . Not content with this , he melted all that remained of these treasures ; and , forming the mass into a very large cross , no one knows how many millions ' worth of gold pieces , he set it on the dome of the Church of the ...
... gold . Not content with this , he melted all that remained of these treasures ; and , forming the mass into a very large cross , no one knows how many millions ' worth of gold pieces , he set it on the dome of the Church of the ...
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... gold- mine in this country , they manufacture with its produce the gold brocade which they use for their dresses . The tribute which they pay to the Emperor , once in every three years , consists of sables , fish - teeth , and ingots of ...
... gold- mine in this country , they manufacture with its produce the gold brocade which they use for their dresses . The tribute which they pay to the Emperor , once in every three years , consists of sables , fish - teeth , and ingots of ...
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... gold , with arch over arch , supported by angels . There are crosses and cups in it , having the appearance of massive gold . But the picture of Our Lady , which is on the right side of the door of the sanctuary , is beyond all price ...
... gold , with arch over arch , supported by angels . There are crosses and cups in it , having the appearance of massive gold . But the picture of Our Lady , which is on the right side of the door of the sanctuary , is beyond all price ...
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