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21. Photo 92/17(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(27)
Title:
Baha Kada, the principal entrance to the Ruanwella Dagoba, a Buddhist priest stands on the left of the door [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of gatehouse, built of brick and stucco and approached by a short flight of steps flanked by guardstones. Dvarapalas are also carved in relief in niches on either side of the doorway. The pantiled roof is built in two receding tiers. This is presuma...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

22. Photo 92/17(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(31)
Title:
The Lankara-maya [Lankarama] Dagoba or tomb, this is the oldest of all the dagobas here [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the much-dilapidated dagaba from the south, showing steps, the three circles of standing pillars and the stupa beyond. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 282x217mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; dagabas (stupas); Scott (Sir G...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

23. Photo 92/17(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(19)
Title:
The Elephant Wall, surrounds the Ruanwella Dagoba, built of bricks in the shape of a number of elephants in a row and all facing outwards with trunks hanging down [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of section of the 'Elephant Wall', which encloses the Ruanweli Dagaba. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 276x216mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sri Lankan architecture; Sri Lankan architecture (...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

24. Photo 92/17(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(5)
Title:
A second flight of steps leading up to the sacred Bo-tree enclosure [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of steps leading up to the gateway set above the enclosure wall. Two guardstones flank the steps. [Albumen print, 282x216mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; guardstones; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Anuradhapura; Ceylon; North Centr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

25. Photo 92/17(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(3)
Title:
Hetta Dage Vihare with ruins of the Bana Salara and Sat Mahal Prasada in the distance [Polonnaruwa]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the west looking towards the Sat Mahal Pasada, the square tiered structure possibly based on a Khmer model, which can be seen in the background partly obscured by a tree. In the right foreground are the uprights of the Nissamkalata Mandapa (presumably ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

26. Photo 92/17(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(6)
Title:
The Sacred Bo-tree [Anuradhapura]. Part of the same tree that was indisputably planted about 2300 years ago. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view of the tree, which stands with a walled enclosure. A Buddhist monk stands in the foreground. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 282x220mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; Bo trees; ficus religiosa (bo tree); peepul trees; Scott (Sir G...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

27. Photo 92/17(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(7)
Title:
The Jetha-wana-ramaya temple in the same state as No. 58, built 500 AD, Anuradhapura [sic, for Abhayagiri Dagaba.] Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the Abhayagiri Dagaba, much overgrown with vegetation. Ruined shrine with guardstones in foreground. Until the early years of the twentieth century, the Abhayagiri and Jetawanarama Dagabas were confused with one another (as Geraldine Mitton notes...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

28. Photo 92/17(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(9)
Title:
Leaston Estate in Maskeliya district. The dead stumps of enormous forest trees are left lying just as they fell when cut and the coffee trees are to be seen (particularly on the left) growing amongst the stumps... Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking down onto river running through land denuded of trees and planted out with coffee. The caption points out 'Two coolies in foreground on the right of a very picturesque rapid.' [Albumen print, 278x219mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; coffee; coffe...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

29. Photo 92/17(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(28)
Title:
The Et Wihare Dagoba at Mihintale [enshrining a hair which grew over the left eyebrow of the Buddha]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking towards the dagaba, showing the path leading up the hillside to the base of the stupa, where a small hut stands. The Et Vehera Dagaba stands on the highest point of the hill at Mihintale, itself especially sacred as the location of King Deva...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

30. Photo 92/17(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(33)
Title:
Carved stone doorstep leading up to the Dalada Maligawa or temple in which the sacred tooth was kept at Anuradhapura. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the moonstone at the foot of the steps, with the makara wings of the steps in right foreground. The caption notes continues: 'The design is that of the sacred lotus flower, the outer leaves being decorated with images of the elephant, the horse, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item