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1511. Photo 92/17(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(21)
Title:
Portion of interior of the Temple [?Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya]. Photographer: Scowen and Company, Charles T.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Buddha image, seated in dhyana (meditation) mudra, in a niche. The surrounding walls are also painted with images. Location unspecified, but probably the rock-cut shrine at Dambulla, the Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya. [Albumen print, signed 'Scowen' in the negative,...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

1512. Photo 92/17(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(22)
Title:
A Kandyan Chief in his full official costume, with his wife and other ladies. Photographer: Scowen and Company, Charles T.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of a Kanydan chief in official dress, standing beside three seated women, presumably his wife and two daughters. [Albumen print, 264x208mm]. Subjects = dress; ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sinhalese; Sri Lankan office hol...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

1513. Photo 92/17(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(23)
Title:
An Arab Sheikh [North Africa]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Three-quarter length standing studio portrait of a man smoking a pipe. [Albumen print, 145x225mm]. Subjects = Arabs; ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

1514. Photo 92/17(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(24)
Title:
A group of Arabs. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Studio portrait group of two men and a child. [Albumen print, 145x222mm]. Subjects = Arabs; ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

1515. Photo 92/17(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(25)
Title:
The Newerawewa tank or lake partially dried up, a Tamil gun bearer crossing the centre [Anuardhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view, with the water of the Nuwara Wewa Tank visible in the distance. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 281x217mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; irrigation; irrigation systems; Scott (Sir George) Collection; tanks; water supplies Loca...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

1516. 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

1517. 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

1518. 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

1519. Photo 92/17(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(29)
Title:
A capital of the Dalada Maligawa (see 38) [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of the capital of one of the columns of the Dalada Maligawa ('Temple of the Tooth Relic'). [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 151x203mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; architectural elements; columns; relic houses; Scott (Sir Georg...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

1520. Photo 92/17(30)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(30)
Title:
A stone pillar standing near the last Dagoba (43) [?Lankarama Dagaba, Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of capital and upper half of pillar. The pillar has an octagonal shaft, splaying outwards at the capital, which is decorated with a band of dwarves carved in relief. The head of the shaft is decorated with a loop and tassel design. This appears to be ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item