Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c38.65

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c38.65

PLATE XXXIII. 1, 2, 3. Garā-yakshaya costume, a devil dancer’s dress. Colombo Museum. Blue and white appliqué on red material.
4. Embroidered napkin. Daḷadā Māligāva. Centre of fine lace-like drawn thread work, and embroidery in red and blue, alike on both sides. 23 1/4 inches square.
5. Embroidered napkin. Daḷadā Māligāva. Centre embroidered with a Pali verse in praise of a king; border an elaborate plait design. 13 1/4 inches square.
6. Centre of a large betel-bag.

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