Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Volumes 4-7Colombo Apothecaries Company, 1955 - Archaeology Contains the Society's Proceedings. |
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Page 65
... hand held behind the back , for it is believed that Galē Yakā had only one hand . His other hand was cut off by the Mangra God . On account of this deficiency the Gale Yaka is often referred to as ( Ata Kota Hura ) ( ) ( Hurā ( Galē ...
... hand held behind the back , for it is believed that Galē Yakā had only one hand . His other hand was cut off by the Mangra God . On account of this deficiency the Gale Yaka is often referred to as ( Ata Kota Hura ) ( ) ( Hurā ( Galē ...
Page 149
... hand , 4 feet 8 inches ; foot , 7 feet 4 inches ) . It is cut from the scarp wall in high sunk relief and united to the rock throughout , even the backs of arms and hands . As at Avukana , the Buddha is posed in the act of blessing ...
... hand , 4 feet 8 inches ; foot , 7 feet 4 inches ) . It is cut from the scarp wall in high sunk relief and united to the rock throughout , even the backs of arms and hands . As at Avukana , the Buddha is posed in the act of blessing ...
Page 234
... hand a parasol above his lord ; in the attendant's other hand is another of the royal insignia . Ahura Mazda floats serenely above them . The artist has not separated the two sets of figures by any device such as that of a demarcating ...
... hand a parasol above his lord ; in the attendant's other hand is another of the royal insignia . Ahura Mazda floats serenely above them . The artist has not separated the two sets of figures by any device such as that of a demarcating ...
Contents
BOUDENS Dr ROBRECHT O M I Attempts of Catholic | 35 |
NILAKANTA SASTRI K A Vijayabahu I The Liberator | 45 |
P E A Note on an Unpublished | 72 |
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