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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 92 Language Not applicable Subject Ruanweli Dagaba (Anuradhapura)

1. Photo 92/16(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/16(19)
Title:
Gateway and altar on south side of the Ruanwella Temple [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Altar, with carved frieze of elephants, in foreground. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 281x216mm]. Subjects = altars; archaeological sites; architectural elements; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sri Lankan architecture; Sri Lankan architectur...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 92/16(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/16(25)
Title:
A broken image of Buddha placed upright against a stone pillar [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Sculpture of standing figure with hands joined in prayer. A note in Geraldine Mitton's hand reads: 'This is one of the statues found on the platform of Ruanveli and may be that of King Bhatikabhaya who was so pious that he wore holes in the granite slabs with hi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 92/16(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/16(28)
Title:
Shrine on north side of Ruanwella Temple (see 62, 63, 70) [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking between two rows of pillars towards the shrine. [Albumen prints, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 282x317mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; architectural elements; Scott (Sir George) Collection; shrines; Sri Lankan architecture; Sri Lankan arc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 92/17(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(26)
Title:
Gateway of the Ruanwella Dagoba [corrected to: 'Altar of Ruanweli Dagaba']. [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Altar in foreground with a partially uncovered section of the dagaba frontispiece beyond. This wall is characterised by courses of elephant heads interspersed with discs. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 284x218mm]. Subjects = altars; archaeol...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

5. 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

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