Abhayagiri Monastery. Moonstone. (Updated over a year ago)

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ANURADHAPURAN Anonymous: The moonstone symbolized the purification of the soul with geese bulls elephants and lotuses. It was placed at the bottom of the steps leading to the Pancavasa which was known as Mayhensa's palace.

Tags: ancient , sculpture , sri lankan , sri lankan early historic

Added to CSU World Image Archive on October 25, 2007.

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