Description (Physical description)
A series of papers illustrating deities and demons.
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Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
A number of hand-coloured plates from Edward Upham's 'The History and doctrine of Budhism popularly illustrated; with notices of the Kappooism, or demon worship, and of the Bali, or planetary incantations, of Ceylon'. The book contained 'forty-three lithographic prints from original Singalese designs'. Some of the pages have traces of dark card or paper on the reverse where they have been mounted. One has pencil drawings of male and female faces on the reverse, apparently after European paintings.
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Author: ashleigh griffin

Context (Related Documents)
Published by R. Ackermann, London, 1829
Event Date 25/6/2012
Author: ashleigh griffin

Context (Amendments / updates)
Originally catalogued as coming from India, the Place field for this record has been corrected to include Sri Lanka and the UK.
Event Date 25/6/2012
Author: ashleigh griffin

Context (Amendments / updates)
'The prints have been split into their own records to allow for easier identification of the prints. All the relevant information has been transferred to each record'.
Event Date 6/12/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
Lithographic print displaying deities and demons of the Sri Lankan Bali tradition. Depicted are fifteen figures, some of which have planetary associations connected with them. The print consists 15 representation in three column, with each column containing five images. Some of the figures with planetary equivalents include Irru (the Sun), Rahu (Eclipse), Henahura (Saturn), Ketu (The 9 Planets), Kandu (Moon) and Braspatia (Jupiter). The central figure is much larger, with red skin, and tusks emerging from the mouth. Behind him are two very large, grey skinned heads with tusks. The number '30' is printed in the top right corner and the title 'No. 2 Gine Mase Halle' is printed on the lower edge of the print.
Event Date 7/12/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin