274 A short notice of an Ancient Colossal Figure. [No. 3. 



Doctor did not visit the image himself, as he or his pandits would 

 probably have settled by whom it was made and whom it is meant to 

 represent. 



From the accompanying sketch made on the spot the likeness ^to 

 Egyptian sculpture must, I think, be acknowledged by every one. 



By the sketch it will appear that the forehead of the image is 

 crowned with three pyramidal ornaments ; removed back from which 

 and on the crown of the head, is a cylindrical ornament or cap sur- 

 mounted with three smaller but imperfect pyramids, surrounding a 

 smaller cylinder. The whole face is in an unfinished state, and still 

 retains the marks of the chisel. 



Roughly hewn steps lead up to the chest, a smaller set lead up to 

 the left ear, numerous square and oblong holes have been perforated 

 through the overhanging cornice of rock for the purpose of attaching 

 an awning to protect the workmen from the sun, and to the right low 

 down the rock, a huge cauldron-like looking hole has been excavated 

 for the pupose of holding drinking water for the same people. To 

 the left at the base of the rock, is a small excavated cave, its dimen- 

 sions are that of a cube of six feet, and was probably used as a recep- 

 tacle for the tools and clothes of the workmen. 



This image is not worshipped by the Hindus, but numerous pilgrims, 

 during the month of January, visit the hill and pay their respects and 

 perform their worship in a small temple built on the summit of the 

 hill, which contains the likeness of two feet similar to those placed over 

 the spot where Suttee has been performed. 



The accompanying inscription has been copied from Dr. Buchanan's 

 work on Bhagalpur. 



The following measurements taken on the spot will perhaps give an 

 idea of the labour that must have been expended upon this gigantic 

 piece of sculpture. 



Ft. In. 



From top of forehead to bottom of chin, 6 7 



Length of nose, 2 



Ditto ditto eye, 2 10 



Ditto ditto lips, 4 2 



Across the forehead, 8 4 



Base of nose, 2 6 



