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Great indian Rhinoceros
Indian Rhinoceros, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros unicornis
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1 watercolour painting ; 56 x 39 cm + 1 leaf
Drawing of an Indian Rhinoceros--also known as a Greater One-horned Rhinoceros--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Assam, Nepal, and Bhutan. Attributed to Edwards, George, 1694-1773].
Stain along top edge of Verso.
Manuscript note on front of drawing: Great indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Manuscript note on back of drawing: ordo 5 Glires - Unicornis, Rhinoceros Linnaei cornu unico Conico
Scientific name: Rhinoceros unicornis
With manuscript text on accompanying leaf.
Transcription of manuscript note on accompanying leaf: Mammalia Belluae Rhinoceros
Translation of manuscript note on accompanying leaf: Mammalia Belluae Rhinoceros
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