Sri Lanka.- Company School (Sri Lanka, 19th century) Seated Buddha with Two Attendants, possibly after a mural, watercolour, [c.1800-1830]

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Sri Lanka.- Company School (Sri Lanka, 19th century) Seated Buddha with Two Attendants, possibly after a mural, brush and inks, watercolours, on laid paper with watermark of Strasbourg lily with initials 'GR', sheet 350 x 500 mm (13 3/4 x 19 3/4 in), slightly rough edges some small nicks and tears, spotting throughout the sheet, old folds and soft creases, ink inscription verso that reads 'The person who is Destined to become Maittree Buddoo/ and who is at present a God in the fourth Heaven called [?]Tusitapur', unframed, [probably circa 1800-1830]Provenance:Private collection, UK (acquired in UK art market c.1970s)*** The style of the design seems to relate to temple mural designs from the Kandyan period, Sri Lanka.

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