South Indian Bronzes: A Historical Survey of South Indian Sculpture with Iconographical Notes Based on Original Sources c2.2

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My ignorance of the Tamil language has disqualified me from obtaining first-hand informations on many details relating to the history of the subject. Indeed my lack of information on many important points and vital aspects of the subject has undoubtedly maimed and impaired the utility of this essay. The task which my vain efforts have failed to accomplish should have been reserved for better and competent hands. Unfortunately the modern educated South Indian to whom one looks forward to a complete and scholarly survey of the artistic treasures of their country still continues to cultivate a philistine indifference to the masterpieces of their ancestors.