Publications, Issue 3, Volume 1, Part 5Royal Asiatic Society, 1834 |
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Page 17
... silver . They told us , that silver is as common in that country as stones ; and that the tiles of the houses are all made of it , instead of clay or wood ; for the whole soil of their land is pregnant with silver . The Emperor wished ...
... silver . They told us , that silver is as common in that country as stones ; and that the tiles of the houses are all made of it , instead of clay or wood ; for the whole soil of their land is pregnant with silver . The Emperor wished ...
Page 94
... silver - gilt . In the centre of it he had placed a large gilt silver vessel , furnished with rings to carry it by , as though it were a huge cup , or a large marble ( l ) bowl , filled with oil : near it was a silver jar of wine , and ...
... silver - gilt . In the centre of it he had placed a large gilt silver vessel , furnished with rings to carry it by , as though it were a huge cup , or a large marble ( l ) bowl , filled with oil : near it was a silver jar of wine , and ...
Page 100
... silver vessels ; and he filled them with the water , and sent them to the Empress and her daughters , and to the Emperor's sisters and all their relations . But , before all , he filled for the Emperor a beautiful silver vessel ; which ...
... silver vessels ; and he filled them with the water , and sent them to the Empress and her daughters , and to the Emperor's sisters and all their relations . But , before all , he filled for the Emperor a beautiful silver vessel ; which ...
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