The Plaque
- Period
- Colonial
- Date
- 2025-10-13
- Materials
- Fiber
- Inventory
- MAMG/2009/RE/45
Full Description
This plaque made out of crystallized limestone has been deposited in the Buddhist temple of Girihandu Viharaya in Ambalamtota. It bears a bas-relife depicting the scene where Prince Siddhartha severing his hair on the bank of river Anoma after the Great Renunciation. The stylistic characteristic Krishna valley and is dated to the 100 CE. Provenance unknown.