Sri Dâlada Mâligâwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka (Ceylon): the temple of the sacred tooth of the Buddha. Watercolour, 18--.
- Date:
- [between 1800 and 1899]
- Reference:
- 580986i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The tooth relic is said to have been brough to Kandy from Kalinga in India in the 4th century AD. It is greatly venerated by Buddhists and is reputed for its rain-making power
Publication/Creation
[between 1800 and 1899]
Physical description
1 painting : watercolour ; sight 23.7 x 33.7 cm
Reference
Wellcome Collection 580986i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesNote