 | William Simpson - Buddhism - 1896 - 324 pages
...the title it is still known by. Here is Mr. Curzon's description of one part of this throne : " . . . The lofty back, which is one mass of gems, rises to a point in the centre, whereon is fixed a circular star of diamonds, with scintillating rays, made to revolve by a piece of... | |
 | Edward Alexander Powell - Automobile travel - 1923 - 470 pages
...absolutely incrusted with precious stones, among which rubies and emeralds are the most prominent. An elegant balustrade containing inscriptions in panels...which is one mass of gems, rises to a point in the center whereupon is fixed a circular star of diamonds, with scintillating rays, made to revolve by... | |
 | Edwin S. George - India - 1926 - 176 pages
...absolutely incrusted with precious stones, among which rubies and emeralds are the most prominent. An elegant balustrade containing inscriptions in panels...which is one mass of gems, rises to a point in the center whereupon is fixed a circular star of diamonds, with scintillating rays, made to revolve by... | |
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The entire fabric is overlaid with a plating of gold, which is exquisitely chiseled and enameled, and is absolutely incrusted with precious stones, among which rubies and emeralds are the most prominent. An elegant balustrade containing inscriptions in... 