Composite figures which are part female

Composite figures (part female) - Narilata

Symbolism in art (Narilata)

Wood-carving--Gaḍalādeṇi Rajamahā Vihāraya (Kandy, Sri Lanka)

Decorative art

Painted at the two ends of a palanquin or ‘dolava’ used in the annual procession at the Gadaladeniya Vihare in the Kandy district, Sri Lanka, are narilata motifs. This representation is probably a work of the Kandyan period, although the temple itself dates to the 14th century A.D.

Sirima Kiribamune

Gadaladeniya--Kandy, Sri Lanka

ca. 14th 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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