A coat of arms divided horizontally in half by a large spotted band, with two heads and torsos of lions in the upper portion, and one of the same beneath. This is mounted atop a cross, which in turn is mounted above a banner with the phrase Nec Aspera Terrent. At the helm stands an eagle. Below the crest is a military-style medal.
Subject (Name):
Chermside, Sir Robert Alexander
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided horizontally in half by a large spotted band, with two heads and torsos of lions in the upper portion, and one of the same beneath. A falcon is perched above, poised to fly. Below there is a blank ribbon.
Subject (Name):
Chermside, Sir Robert Alexander
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates., Birds, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
Two coats of arms alongside each other. To the left, the shield is divided by a wide cross featuring two portcullis, two anchors, and a crown. The four quadrants surrounding the cross contain two snakes and two lions. The chief features a large lion. The one on the left is divided into many parts with anchors, lions and snakes. The shield on the right side features a pomegranate with a small crown on top. A fleur-de-lis is to the right, partially hidden by the border. The chief is designed from several suns and rays. Above the two shields, upon a ribbon, is written Bengal Medical Service. Over this, at the crest of these two shields, is an eight-pointed star featuring the motto Honi Soit Qui Maly Pense. Further above is a jewel-encrusted crown. Below the image is the motto Ouæ Prosunt Omnibus Artes O Bioc Bpaxyc H ∆e Texnh Makph.
A collection of Syriac prayers, incantations, amulets, and magical formulas, intended to provide protection in times of trouble. Name of copyist and place and date of copying not mentioned, probably from the 18th century
Description:
In Syriac., Title supplied by cataloger., Romanization supplied by cataloger., Incipit: "B-šem Māran kātebnā ktibtā d-núṭar bnaynāšā. Qadmāyat ḥarmā B da-ṣlútā. Qadīš. Qadīš. Qadíš. Māryā Ālāhā ḥayeltānā da-mlén šmāyā u-ʼarʻa men tešbḥāteh, men ítúteh u-men hedrā d-zíweh ...", Secundo folio: ṣebyānāk aykānā ba-shmāyā ʼof b-ʼarʻā., 8 x 11 cm; written surface: 6 x 9 cm; 14 lines per page., Binding: In dark brown leather., In clear East Syriac script, in black ink, on paper; headings in red; includes colored drawings of Biblical figures, angels, demons, saints (some local), plants, birds, animals (wild and domestic), snakes, insects, and weapons (daggers, swords, bows, etc., including pistols); the last leaf is inverted., On a typewritten insert: "Syriac astrology and magic, manuscript text and incantations. n.p.n.d.", At the head of folio 1a (in pencil): "Hartford Seminary Syriac 3.", Inside the front and back cover are pasted leaves from two different manuscripts., On the back cover: "Syriac astrology and magic.", On the spine: "S383. Sy83.", and Colophon: No colophon. The codex ends (folio 41b) with a colored drawing of animals and birds.
Subject (Topic):
Amulets, Animals, Birds, Incantations, Insects, Plants, Syriac language, and Weapons
A coat of arms divided into two via an engrailed line with five ermine spots upon it. Above the divide are the heads of two bulls; below is one head. At the crest is a fourth bull from within a crown, and with sprigs of clover beneath. Further beneath the shield is the motto Tenez le Vraye.
Subject (Name):
Emmet, T. A.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Crown, Death, Physicians, and Shield
A coat of arms divided into fours, with two duplicated quarters. One consists of a bend with three doves; the other divided by a fess with three fleurs-de-lis and three cushions. At the helm, surrounded by mantling, is a knight's helmet. A spotted dog is at the crest.
A shield divided, initially, into halves. The left side consists of a wide spotted chevron dividing this half, with two lambs in the upper portion, and one lamb below. To the right, the half is further divided into quadrants. The designs, starting from the upper left, consist of a cross quarterly with the tinctures reversed. This is followed by a quadrant with five diamonds and a small shield in the upper left corner. Below this is a quadrant with a chevron and three doves. The final quadrant contains a bend with three eagles upon it. At the crest, upon a torse, is the head of a unicorn.
Subject (Name):
Headlam, Thomas E.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided into two by a chevron with five ermine spots upon it. In the upper portion are two hedgehogs and a star; in the lower half, just one hedgehog. At the crest is a stag lying prone upon a torse. The shield is surrounded by elaborate mantling, as well as flora.
Subject (Name):
Harris, T.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and stag
The Charaka Club Yale University. School of Medicine
Collection Title:
Bookplate Collection
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A circular emblem with a sun-like object behind a snake. A phrase surrounding the emblem reads Aesculapius Panaceia Apollo Hyceia. This is centered amongst some grasses and leaves, with a goat to the left and a dog to the right. It sits upon a base with a bird at the bottom center. At the top of the plate is the profile of Charaka, a Hindu medicine man and priest. The Club published works on the History of Medicine.
