Copper plaques with the Gajalakshmi symbol
Copper plaques--National Museum, Colombo--Kandy (Sri Lanka)
These copper plaques with the Gajalaksmi symbol of prosperity are known to have been used as currency in Sri Lanka during the early centuries of the Christian era. Several examples are seen among the exhibits of the National Museums of Colombo and Kandy, Sri Lanka.
National Museum, Colombo, Sri Lanka, National Museum, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Technical Assistant: Jayasundare, Subhashini
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