Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c13.10

c13.10

∗ Somewhat later (nineteenth century) there came in a slightly modified type with wide outer verandah and more windows (Pl. VI., 6), the result of Dutch influence and of more security; later still a more pretentious stucco and plaster, semi-Italian style, costly and uncomfortable, has been favoured by the well-to-do. The old houses had some disadvantages, but afforded a good deal of plain comfort which is lacking in the modern freaks that often replace them.