Occult Literature
Indian and Tibetan Talismans: Pavitt’s Plate
A numbered arrangement brings together an encircling serpent, sacred feet, a vajra, small seated figures, a swastika emblem and floral pendants. The caption identifies Indian and Tibetan talismans, and the plate bears William Thomas Pavitt’s signature. The authors compare the forms within their historical account of protective and attracting objects. The signed illustration is a comparative plate, rather than a single ancient object or one excavated group.
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William Thomas Pavitt (signed illustration). "Indian and Tibetan Talismans: Pavitt’s Plate" [editorial title]. In The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems, William Thomas and Kate Pavitt. Second and revised edition, 1922, 1922, William Rider & Son, Ltd.. Source scan leaf 59. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0074-0058
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Editorial title and description. Source details from the Library catalogue.
Descriptive title supplied for the visually reviewed historical illustration. The surrounding book presents the original author's interpretation.
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William Thomas Pavitt (signed illustration). Indian and Tibetan Talismans: Pavitt’s Plate. The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems. Scan leaf 59. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0074-0058