Acc No : 1352 , 1353
Object : Copper Plate Inscription
Material : Copper
Measurements (cms) : 1352 : 40 x 29.5cms , 1353 : 35.5 x 23cms
Period : Vijayanagara
Provenance : 1352 : Hampi , 1353 : Madras
A copper plate inscription (Acc No.1352) consisting of two plates with hinges attached to a single side on each plate, possibly for the purpose of attaching them together. The inscription is written in Kannada characters, probably a ‘Jayarekha’ mentioning the Nayaka ruler of Mudugal, recording a certain grant by some Setty of Penugonda who was residing at Channapattana. On the top of the inscription in the centre is a linear representation of a four armed Lakshmi seated on a pedestal in lalitasana posture. On the top right corner is Shiva riding his vahana (vehicle) Nandi along with Uma, and on the top left corner is Vishnu riding over his vahana (vehicle) Garuda.
A copper plate inscription (Acc No.1353) with 26 lines of inscription in Nagari characters on one side. The edges of the plate are raised.