Title
Planetary deities
Year/Period
Early-mid 19th century
Region
Sri Lanka
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H:88 x W:74 x D:2.5 cm
Accession No.
2006-01742
Collection of
Credit Line
Collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum
Such figures are frequently found in Buddhist monasteries all over Sri Lanka. The absorption of Hindu deities into Buddhism is demonstrated by this painting. The painting has been done using waterbased colours on wood.
