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1521. 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

1522. Photo 92/17(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(32)
Title:
Flight of steps leading down into the smaller tank of the Kuttam Pokuna (see 39 and 68) [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the side of the tanks looking down onto the flight of steps. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 277x216mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sri Lankan architecture; Sri Lankan architecture (Buddhist); ta...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

1523. 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

1524. Photo 92/17(34)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(34)
Title:
[Pillars of the (?)Dalada Maligawa, Anuradhapura.] Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Uncaptioned print, showing a European figure standing amongst a large group of plain, square-sectioned pillars, with two guardstones in the foreground. Location unidentified, possibly part of the Dalada Maligawa (although the numbers of pillars do not appear to ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

1525. Photo 92/17(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(35)
Title:
Religious dancers at the Bo-tree ceremonies [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length standing portrait of two costumed dancers. [Albumen print, 127x200mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; dance; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious ceremonies; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Anuradhapura; Ceylon; North Central Pro...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

1526. Photo 92/17(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(36)
Title:
Sluice of the Giritella Tank. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Slightly distant view of water emerging from sluice. [Albumen print, 151x203mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; irrigation systems; Scott (Sir George) Collection; tanks; water supplies Location = Ceylon; Giritella; North Central Province; Sri Lanka
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item