Women in Sri Lankan Sculpture and Painting

Gajalakshmi

Gajalakshmi (Goddess)

Stone carving--Kappagoda Vihare, Mawanella--Sri Lanka

A stone doorway of about the 15th century at the Kappagoda Vihare in Mavanella in the Kegalle district, Sri Lanka, carries this Gajalaksmi symbol at the centre of its lintel. Regular whitewashing has given the doorway the appearance of stucco.

Sirima Kiribamune

Kappagoda Vihare, Mavanella, Kegalle district, Sri Lanka.

15th century A.D.

Period of study: 1986-1987

Version: 01/12/2012

Co-Author: Seneviratna, Harsha

Technical Officer: Wijesinghe, Lalith

Technical Assistant: Jayasundare, Subhashini

Photographer: Madanayake, I.S.

International Center for Ethnic Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies, Colombo

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Forms part of Photographic documentation of Women as depicted in early Sri Lankan sculpture and painting / Slide in present collection

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