ZWALF, Wladimir. 30.8.1932 — Cambridge ?.9.2002. British Indologist and Librarian. Son of Max Zwalf (1901–1954) and Maria (Manja) Schwarz (1904–1980, a Russian Jew). In 1952-55 studies at Lincoln College, Oxford (Sanskrit under Burrow). In 1957-62 Assistant Keeper in charge of Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali and Avestan collections in India Office Library. From 1962 Assistant Keeper at Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscript in British Museum. Retired 1993. Married, at least one child.
Publications: The Shrines of Gandhara. L. 1979.
– Edited: Buddhism: Art And Faith. L. 1985; articles.
– A Catalogue of the Gandharan Sculpture in the British National Museum. 1-2. L. 1996.
Sources: India Office Library Report for years 1960 & 1962; British Museum homepage; *P. Callieri, E & W 52, 2002, 441; Wikipedia; life dates, parents and photo in www.geni.com.
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