Views of Buddhist ruins in Ceylon. ca. 1860-ca. 1899.

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Views of Buddhist ruins in Ceylon. ca. 1860-ca. 1899.

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Views of Buddhist monastic ruins at Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and other sites in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The architectural remains are represented by foundations, entrances with relief sculptures, stairs, and pillars. There is also a view of the sacred Bo Tree, the oldest existing tree grown from the sacred tree at Buddha Gaya under which Guatama Buddha experienced his enlightenment.

16 photographic prints on 13 sheets : albumen ; 39 x 30 cm. or smaller.

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