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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 92 Language Not applicable Subject Lanka Tilaka (Polonnaruwa)

1. Photo 92/16(23)

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Photo 92/16(23)
Title:
Entrance to the Jetha-wana-rama temple [Lanka Tilaka], a colossal image of Buddha stands guarding the entrance in the centre (see next 65) (Poloonarua). Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the hall of the now roofless brick-built temple towards the huge standing Buddha image. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 286x218mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; Buddha images; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sri Lankan a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 92/16(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/16(27)
Title:
South side of Jetha-wana-rama [Lanka Tilaka] which was built in 300 A.D. [Polonnaruwa. Additional caption note: '?More like 800 or 900.'] Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Side view of the 12th-century Lanka Tilaka. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 285x218mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sri Lankan architecture; Sri Lankan architecture (Buddhist); temples Location = Ceylon; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

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