Ancient CeylonAn account of the aborigines and of part of the early civilization in Sri Lanka. |
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At each side , near border , is a thin upright line . One anklet on each leg and a bangle above r . wrist . R. In the upper third a Swāstika , turned r . with stem prolonged downwards to middle of lowest third of coin , where it springs ...
At each side , near border , is a thin upright line . One anklet on each leg and a bangle above r . wrist . R. In the upper third a Swāstika , turned r . with stem prolonged downwards to middle of lowest third of coin , where it springs ...
Page 476
At sides of central pole are raised marks wf uncertain character . Col. Mus . 4. 1 • 20 in , by • 55 in .; weight 35 grains . 0. Broad flat border along top and upper part of t . side . Standing deity , facing f . , with irregular ...
At sides of central pole are raised marks wf uncertain character . Col. Mus . 4. 1 • 20 in , by • 55 in .; weight 35 grains . 0. Broad flat border along top and upper part of t . side . Standing deity , facing f . , with irregular ...
Page 481
On each side of legs are reliefs that I cannot identify . R. Opposed to 0. ... Bangles and anklets as usual , and upright poles at sides ; the pointed head of one , at shoulder - level , appears to show that they are javelins .
On each side of legs are reliefs that I cannot identify . R. Opposed to 0. ... Bangles and anklets as usual , and upright poles at sides ; the pointed head of one , at shoulder - level , appears to show that they are javelins .
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according ancient Anurādhapura appears bank base believed belong bricks building built called cave century B.C. Ceylon chief close coins construction covered cross dāgaba deity demons described district dome early evidently face feet five follows Forest four given half hand head height hill histories holes inches India indicate inscription Kandian kind King known later length lower Mahāvansa means measured mentioned miles monks northern offering original passed perhaps period person pillars played player possibly present probably protection prove Province raised record reference regarding reign represented reservoir river rock round seen seven shape shows side similar Sinhalese sluice southern square stone structure symbol Tamil tank temple termed thick third Tissa tree usual Vaeddas village wall wide wihāra Yakā