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Guardian Spirit on Frieze on Outer Wall of the Tivanka Shrine, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: Unknown.

Guardian Spirit on Frieze on Outer Wall of the Tivanka Shrine, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: Unknown.

2-645-374 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Guardian Spirit on Frieze on Outer Wall of the Tivanka Shrine, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 20th century. 12th century Buddhist frieze of Guardian Spirit on the outer wall of the Tivanka Temple in the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, built by King Parakrabahu. Guardian spirits are otherworldly beings that help people, by guiding us or delivering messages.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
  2. Parakramabahu I: Sri Lankan: King
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Sri Lanka North Central Polonnaruwa

  1. 07 56 00 N , 081 02 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Buddhism

History & Politics Artefacts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4757x3232
File Size : 45,043kb

Aliases

  1. MCBK11
  1. 0370004603
  1. 2-645-374
  1. 2645374
  1. MCBK11
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