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Title
Sigiriya paintings on rock depression: Cave 1
Creator
de Silva, Preethi
Date Created and/or Issued
2001
Publication Information
Claremont Colleges Library
Contributing Institution
Claremont Colleges Library
Collection
Ancient Cultural Sites and Royal Residences
Rights Information
This image of the Sigiriya paintings appears in this collection under permission granted by the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. For permission, email info@archaeology.gov.lk.
Description
This is the figure on the left of the fourth pair, after vandalism on September 14, 1967. She has a golden colored complexion and holds flowers in both hands.
Type
image
Format
image/jp2
Identifier
acs00413.jpg
http://ccdl.claremont.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p15831coll15/id/538
Subject
Sigiriya paintings
Time Period
5th century CE
Place
Sigiriya Rock: Paintings
Sigiriya/Matale District
Sri Lanka
Relation
Ancient Buddhist Sites and Royal Residences in Sri Lanka - https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/p15831coll15

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