A veritable encyclopedia of all the arts of the ancient kingdom of of Travancore (now the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu) - architecture, sculpture, metal-work, jewellery, wood-carving, ivories, painting, dance and shadow play.  Hardback.  184 pages.  76 b&w plates.  From the library of dancer Ram Gopal and signed by him.  Good clean condition.  Cat No 2618