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.
Event Date
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Description (Physical description)
A series of papers illustrating deities and demons.
Event Date 1/12/1995
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Context (Related Documents)
Published by R. Ackermann, London, 1829
Event Date 25/6/2012
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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 groupings of figures in twos and threes along the top row and four groups of figures on the lower row. In the centre of the top row is a figure with crossed legs, flanked by two fan bearing attendants, either side of him are male and female figures (the men are sat cross legged). This row ends with a male figure adorned with an elaborate headdress and body ornaments. Only the upper half of the figure is visible with the lower half descending into a pedestal. The bottom column of figures shows a central figure flanked by two attendants, some armed with swords and the final figure with two drums. The number '6' is printed in the top right corner and the title 'DEWA LOKA' is printed at the top of the print.
Event Date 7/12/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin