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Sinhalese washerman, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersSinhalese washerman, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of an elderly man with hair ornament. Singhelese in Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde", by C. W. Allers
Portrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam, 1668. Creator: Johan De La RocquettePortrait of Philippus Baldaeus and Gerrit Mossopotam, 1668. Philippus Baldaeus was active as a minister for the VOC on Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from 1654 to 1665
Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese... 1876. Creator: UnknownLanding of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese chiefs to the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. 'The Governor (the Right Hon. W)
Buddha Shakyamuni, 18th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Shakyamuni, 18th century
Buddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 2), 17th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 2), 17th century
Votive Stupa, 12th-13th century. Creator: UnknownVotive Stupa, 12th-13th century
Sketches at Kandy, Ceylon, by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: UnknownSketches at Kandy, Ceylon, by one of our special artists, 1876. 'Priest of the Malwatta Monastery; Temple Dancers of the Pera-Hara; Flower Offerings at the Door of the Tooth Temple; Manika
Reception of the Prince at Kandy, Ceylon, 1876. Creator: UnknownReception of the Prince at Kandy, Ceylon, 1876. The future King Edward VII meets locals. '...the great Kandyan chiefs...were marvels to behold
Mr. Layard presenting to the Prince of Wales the address of the Municipal Council... 1876. Creator: C. RMr. Layard presenting to the Prince of Wales the address of the Municipal Council at Colombo, Ceylon, 1876. The future King Edward VII recieves a gift from the first mayor of Colombo
Cinghalese Chiefs waiting for the Prince of Wales at Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by... 1876. Creator: UnknownCinghalese Chiefs waiting for the Prince of Wales at Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Royal visit of the future King Edward VII
Arch at Colombo, Ceylon, on the occasion of the Royal Visit, from a sketch by one... 1876. Creator: UnknownArch at Colombo, Ceylon, on the occasion of the Royal Visit [of the Prince of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876
The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy... 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII on a royal visit to India
Preparing the decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit, from a sketch by one... 1876. Creator: UnknownPreparing the decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit [of the Prince of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876
Covered Bowl, c.1830. Creator: UnknownCovered Bowl, c.1830
The Dalada as it is exhibited for the worship of the Cinghalese, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Dalada as it is exhibited for the worship of the Cinghalese, 1876. 'The tooth relic has a long and eventful history
The Dalada, or tooth relic of Buddha, and golden lotus flower in the Maligawa Temple, Kandy... 1876 Creator: UnknownThe Dalada, or tooth relic of Buddha, and golden lotus flower in the Maligawa Temple, Kandy, Ceylon, as exhibited to the Prince of Wales, 1876
AI Image - Illustration of an Indian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage ImagesAI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023
AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage ImagesAI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (image 2 of 5), 8th-9th century. Creator: UnknownThe Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (image 2 of 5), 8th-9th century
Lower Torso of a Nagini, 8th-10th century. Creator: UnknownLower Torso of a Nagini, 8th-10th century
Male Head (Buddha Shakyamuni?), 3rd-4th century. Creator: UnknownMale Head (Buddha Shakyamuni?), 3rd-4th century
Bodhisattva, 11th century. Creator: UnknownBodhisattva, 11th century
Head of a Gana, 8th-9th century. Creator: UnknownHead of a Gana, 8th-9th century
Base of a Votive Stupa, 8th-9th century. Creator: UnknownBase of a Votive Stupa, 8th-9th century
Ehelepola Nilame (Chief Minister of Kandy), c.1810. Creator: UnknownEhelepola Nilame (Chief Minister of Kandy), c.1810
Buddha Shakyamuni, 17th-18th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Shakyamuni, 17th-18th century
Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 17th-18th century. Creator: UnknownShiva as the Lord of Dance, 17th-18th century
Buddha Shakyamuni Reclining, 18th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Shakyamuni Reclining, 18th century
Votive Stupa, 17th-18th century. Creator: UnknownVotive Stupa, 17th-18th century
Votive Tablet with Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, c.18th century. Creator: UnknownVotive Tablet with Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, c.18th century
Guardian Figure, c.9th century. Creator: UnknownGuardian Figure, c.9th century
Buddha Shakyamuni, 8th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Shakyamuni, 8th century
Buddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 4), 7th-8th century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 4), 7th-8th century
Four Different Birds on a Branch, c.1730-c.1792. Creator: Aert SchoumanFour Different Birds on a Branch, c.1730-c.1792. According to the artist's notes on the back of this drawing, these birds are from Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) in South Asia
Stupa, 19th century. Creator: UnknownStupa, 19th century
Islamic rock sanctuary of Kuragala in Ceylon, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesIslamic rock sanctuary of Kuragala in Ceylon, 1785. Kuragala mosque, built under a large rock. With inscription. Copied by Brandes, after a drawing by an anonymous Ceylonese artist
Butter trade in Ceylon, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan BrandesButter trade in Ceylon, 1785-1786. Woman and butter seller. With explanatory inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 9
Kelaniya Stupa in Ceylon, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesKelaniya Stupa in Ceylon, 1785. The Kalyani Dagaba or Stupa of the Buddhist monastery Kelaniya Rajamahavihara, with houses on either side. With inscription
Hairstyles, traditional styles in Ceylon, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan BrandesHairstyles, traditional styles in Ceylon, 1785-1786. Women's heads showing the hairstyle or 'Konde'; a merchant, a Singalese, women slaves. With inscription
Ceylon squirrel, (Atlantoxerus getulus), 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesCeylon squirrel, (Atlantoxerus getulus), 1785. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 57
Lovebirds, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan BrandesLovebirds, 1785-1786. Dwarf papagaaai from Ceylon in various poses on a stick. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 85
Taming an elephant, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesTaming an elephant, 1785. Pen or stable built of bamboo framework in which three elephants are tied up. Singalese men pull on ropes. The middle elephant is doused with water. With inscription. No
Papaya tree, litigants come to see the Dessave, and a 'hennikap' or free servant in Colombo, 1785. Residents awaiting case law by the Dessave (European judge employed by the VOC)
VOC Delegation at An Audience With The King of Kandy, Sri Rajadi Raja Sinha, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan BrandesVOC Delegation at An Audience With The King of Kandy, Sri Rajadi Raja Sinha, 1785-1786. The reception room in the palace of the king of Kandy with VOC officials kneeling in the foreground
Council representatives in Colombo, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesCouncil representatives in Colombo, 1785. The Dessave (European judge employed by the VOC) on his veranda to "dispose of the affairs
Sinhalese soldiers in the service of the VOC and envoys of the King of Kandy, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesSinhalese soldiers in the service of the VOC and envoys of the King of Kandy, 1785. VOC emblem on top of a pillar. On the left are the Singalese or Ceylonese VOC soldiers and orderlies
Pigs without hind legs, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesPigs without hind legs, 1785. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 73
Pigs without hind legs at a trough, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesPigs without hind legs at a trough, 1785. Two pigs eating from a trough. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 75