Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c11.s1.43
Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c11.s1.43
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c11.s1.43
BULL. The bull (usamba) is not often seen in decoration. Fig. 66 shows a pair of bulls arranged face to face (Wappenstil), from a modern brass tray; illustrating well how entirely archaic even present-day ornament may be, when strictly traditional.