""Resolved accordirigly that the Asiatic Society determine upon forming a 
Museum for the reception of all articles that may tend to illustrate oriental 
manners and history, or to elucidate the peculiarities of art and nature'in 
the East. 
"" That this intention he made known to the public, and that contributions 
he solicited of the undermentioned nature :— 
‘ ^ Inscriptions on stone or brass. 
. "" Ancient monuments, Muhammadan or Hindu. 
" ‘ Figures of the Hindu deities. 
" ‘ Ancient coins. 
"" Instruments of war peculiar to the East. 
"" Instruments of music. 
"" The vessels used in religious ceremonies. 
"" Implements of native art and manufacture, Sc., Sc. 
"" Animals peculiar to India. 
""Skeletons or particular bones of animals peculiar to India. 
"" Birds peculiar to India, stuffed or preserved. 
"" Dried plants, fruits. Sc. 
"" Mineral or vegetable preparation peculiar to Eastern pharmacy. 
"" Ores of Metals. 
"" Native alloys of metals. 
"" Minerals of every description. Sc., Sc.’^ 
From a llesolution of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (1814). 
i. 
