![Admission ticket to the Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412493.TGI5MS39.ColomboApr12193.jpg) Admission ticket to the Colombo National Museum |
![Colombo National Musuem, established in 1877](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412494.RjYoSzMh.ColomboApr12194.jpg) Colombo National Musuem, established in 1877 |
![Colombo National Musuem](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412495.p7kOpmFt.ColomboApr12195.jpg) Colombo National Musuem |
![Sign in front of the Colombo National Musuem](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412496.JR1Wg7yE.ColomboApr12197.jpg) Sign in front of the Colombo National Musuem |
![Sir William Gregory, Governor of Ceylon 1872-1877](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412497.XcGkc0r9.ColomboApr12199.jpg) Sir William Gregory, Governor of Ceylon 1872-1877 |
![Colombo National Musuem with the statue of Governor Sir William Gregory](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412498.QLVSpjix.ColomboApr12200.jpg) Colombo National Musuem with the statue of Governor Sir William Gregory |
![Colombo National Musuem, Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412499.H6xlmRAi.ColomboApr12201.jpg) Colombo National Musuem, Sri Lanka |
![A second visit to the museum in 2012 after a major renovation of the ground floor exhibits](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412500.IAvBu0Fh.ColomboApr12202.jpg) A second visit to the museum in 2012 after a major renovation of the ground floor exhibits |
![Buddha Image from Toluvila (800 AD)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412501.VKKxT0gq.ColomboApr12205.jpg) Buddha Image from Toluvila (800 AD) |
![Standing Buddha - solid cast bronze, 9-10th C. AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412502.y2enhSSJ.ColomboApr12206.jpg) Standing Buddha - solid cast bronze, 9-10th C. AD |
![Tallest solid cast bronze Buddha in Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412503.3OKcs4D8.ColomboApr12207.jpg) Tallest solid cast bronze Buddha in Sri Lanka |
![9-10th C. Buddha showing deterioration](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412504.bQ4KJzVA.ColomboApr12209.jpg) 9-10th C. Buddha showing deterioration |
![9-10th C. Buddha showing deterioration](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412505.wXSp9M2n.ColomboApr12211.jpg) 9-10th C. Buddha showing deterioration |
![Map of the Historic Sites of Sri Lanka coded by era](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412506.1TIH5G56.ColomboApr12212.jpg) Map of the Historic Sites of Sri Lanka coded by era |
![Room 2 - Anuradhapura Period 5th C. BC to 1055 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412507.l1nEScm6.ColomboApr12215.jpg) Room 2 - Anuradhapura Period 5th C. BC to 1055 AD |
![Vajrapani Bodhisattva, 9th C. AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412508.MIOy0GBd.ColomboApr12218.jpg) Vajrapani Bodhisattva, 9th C. AD |
![Replica of the 8th C. Buddha image from Wallipuram-Jaffna](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412509.phE791lR.ColomboApr12220.jpg) Replica of the 8th C. Buddha image from Wallipuram-Jaffna |
![Standing Buddha, 8th C, Kurunegala](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412510.93fYSSVq.ColomboApr12223.jpg) Standing Buddha, 8th C, Kurunegala |
![Carved marble plaque with 3 Buddha images, 7th C. AD, Pidurangala-Sigiriya](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412511.MR84v8TC.ColomboApr12225.jpg) Carved marble plaque with 3 Buddha images, 7th C. AD, Pidurangala-Sigiriya |
![Interpretation of Queen Maya's Dream](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412512.WyCEfV1X.ColomboApr12227.jpg) Interpretation of Queen Maya's Dream |
![Queen Maya's Dream, 2-3rd C. AD, Andhra Pradesh (India)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412513.GcIXI0fC.ColomboApr12229.jpg) Queen Maya's Dream, 2-3rd C. AD, Andhra Pradesh (India) |
![The goddess Tara, 9-10th C. AD, Thalampitiya, Kurunegala](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412514.gEpiuCnl.ColomboApr12231.jpg) The goddess Tara, 9-10th C. AD, Thalampitiya, Kurunegala |
![Standing Buddha, 9th C. AD, Medavachiya-Anuradhapura District](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412515.JTNdHPCj.ColomboApr12234.jpg) Standing Buddha, 9th C. AD, Medavachiya-Anuradhapura District |
![Reproduction of a Buddhist fresco](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412516.EVxprWSh.ColomboApr12236.jpg) Reproduction of a Buddhist fresco |
![Standing Buddha, 9th C. AD, Veheragala-Anuradhapura District](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412517.Mom9JxWD.ColomboApr12237.jpg) Standing Buddha, 9th C. AD, Veheragala-Anuradhapura District |
![Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Tiriyaya, 9th C. AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412519.AWeKfvNq.ColomboApr12239.jpg) Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Tiriyaya, 9th C. AD |
![Seated Buddha in Virasana posture, ca 9th C. AD, Veheragala-Anuradhapura District](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412520.jwuX7Vq1.ColomboApr12241.jpg) Seated Buddha in Virasana posture, ca 9th C. AD, Veheragala-Anuradhapura District |
![The Buddha in Samadhi Pose, 10th C, Iccankalama,-Anuradhapura District](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412521.l2u7o6lm.ColomboApr12244.jpg) The Buddha in Samadhi Pose, 10th C, Iccankalama,-Anuradhapura District |
![Preaching Buddha seated in virasana posture, ca 6th C. AD, Badulla](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412522.juiSUxi5.ColomboApr12246.jpg) Preaching Buddha seated in virasana posture, ca 6th C. AD, Badulla |
![Stupa Relic Chamber, symbolic of Mt. Meru](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412523.mBsGsHF6.ColomboApr12248.jpg) Stupa Relic Chamber, symbolic of Mt. Meru |
![Avalokitesvara, ca 9th C, Vehergala-Anuradhapura District](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412524.3ahnThZI.ColomboApr12250.jpg) Avalokitesvara, ca 9th C, Vehergala-Anuradhapura District |
![The Mahayana Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is the emanation of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412525.E0FeBd6R.ColomboApr12252.jpg) The Mahayana Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is the emanation of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha |
![Avalokitesvara represents the compassionate savior of beings in this aeon and a curer of disease](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412526.cIzo7Asa.ColomboApr12255.jpg) Avalokitesvara represents the compassionate savior of beings in this aeon and a curer of disease |
![Bodhisattva Maitreya standing in a relaxed tivanka posture with right hand displaying katakahasta and left varadamudra, 9-10th C](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412527.O3OnfafA.ColomboApr12256.jpg) Bodhisattva Maitreya standing in a relaxed tivanka posture with right hand displaying katakahasta and left varadamudra, 9-10th C |
![Guard Stone, 12th C. AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412528.eDnmOMvo.ColomboApr12258.jpg) Guard Stone, 12th C. AD |
![Guard Stone, 12th C. AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412529.uypDKwb7.ColomboApr12260.jpg) Guard Stone, 12th C. AD |
![Reproductions of Buddhist frescos from the cave shrine at Gal Vihara](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412531.NBVLaKzm.ColomboApr12265.jpg) Reproductions of Buddhist frescos from the cave shrine at Gal Vihara |
![Room 3 - Polonnaruva Period (1055-1235 AD)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412530.Q9Jj23hr.ColomboApr12262.jpg) Room 3 - Polonnaruva Period (1055-1235 AD) |
![Photograph of the Reclining Buddha of Gal Viharaya at Polonnaruwa, Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412532.kgwuZWnY.ColomboApr12267.jpg) Photograph of the Reclining Buddha of Gal Viharaya at Polonnaruwa, Colombo National Museum |
![Siva in a relaxed posture after performing the Tandava Dance, 12 C., Polonnaruva](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412533.IxJZ5NK9.ColomboApr12268.jpg) Siva in a relaxed posture after performing the Tandava Dance, 12 C., Polonnaruva |
![Siva-Nataraja dances while trampling the demon Muyalaka, 12-13th C, Polonnaruva](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412534.xW7apo07.ColomboApr12270.jpg) Siva-Nataraja dances while trampling the demon Muyalaka, 12-13th C, Polonnaruva |
![Sundaramurtiswami, one of the Saivu saints, 11-12th C., Polonnaruva](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412535.qzgIikdO.ColomboApr12274.jpg) Sundaramurtiswami, one of the Saivu saints, 11-12th C., Polonnaruva |
![One of the Saiva Saints (Siva-Bhaktas), 12th C, Polonnaruva](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412536.el8uuQra.ColomboApr12276.jpg) One of the Saiva Saints (Siva-Bhaktas), 12th C, Polonnaruva |
![Sword of Buvanekabahu of Yapahuva](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412537.jQd4HME4.ColomboApr12281.jpg) Sword of Buvanekabahu of Yapahuva |
![Reliquary (Uda-Aludeniya)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412538.VZiSAPzR.ColomboApr12283.jpg) Reliquary (Uda-Aludeniya) |
![Chinese Ceramic Ware, 14-19th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412539.43wmYHEt.ColomboApr12285.jpg) Chinese Ceramic Ware, 14-19th C. |
![Chinese Ceramic Ware, 14-19th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412540.ogqSiWaf.ColomboApr12288.jpg) Chinese Ceramic Ware, 14-19th C. |
![Malay Daggers, Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412541.4dGczDS9.ColomboApr12289.jpg) Malay Daggers, Colombo National Museum |
![Brass Tray Depicting Kandy Perahara](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412542.FIMKKklt.ColomboApr12291.jpg) Brass Tray Depicting Kandy Perahara |
![Arecanut Slicers - Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412544.FVgT4Dcm.ColomboApr12295.jpg) Arecanut Slicers - Colombo National Museum |
![Hindu Images Uma-sahita-Siva, 13-14th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412545.PWuen4lT.ColomboApr12296.jpg) Hindu Images Uma-sahita-Siva, 13-14th C. |
![Samadhi Buddha statue under Maikara Arch, 17-18th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412546.MrcxoNWz.ColomboApr12298.jpg) Samadhi Buddha statue under Maikara Arch, 17-18th C. |
![Carved ivory door frame decorations](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412548.geLajVrd.ColomboApr12300.jpg) Carved ivory door frame decorations |
![Ivory ceremonial objects](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412549.fkRvQHxP.ColomboApr12302.jpg) Ivory ceremonial objects |
![ColomboApr12 304.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412550.7YeKboLU.ColomboApr12304.jpg) ColomboApr12 304.jpg |
![Throne of King Wimaladharmasuriya II - 1693](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412551.3pTIoHYE.ColomboApr12305.jpg) Throne of King Wimaladharmasuriya II - 1693 |
![Insignia Ring](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412553.YEeX6diU.ColomboApr12306.jpg) Insignia Ring |
![The Royal Seat was used by 6 kings up to Sri Vickrama Rajasinha, the last King of Sri Lanka, deposed by the British in 1815](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412554.DpJIo8YD.ColomboApr12308.jpg) The Royal Seat was used by 6 kings up to Sri Vickrama Rajasinha, the last King of Sri Lanka, deposed by the British in 1815 |
![ColomboApr12 309.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412555.83hgZxk6.ColomboApr12309.jpg) ColomboApr12 309.jpg |
![Throne of the Kings of Kandy, National Musem](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127186.PICT0126.JPG) Throne of the Kings of Kandy, National Musem |
![Detail of the Throne of the Kings of Kandy](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127187.PICT0129.JPG) Detail of the Throne of the Kings of Kandy |
![Gilded bronze Buddha in meditative attitude from Purana, 18th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412556.quWcP8RH.ColomboApr12311.jpg) Gilded bronze Buddha in meditative attitude from Purana, 18th C. |
![Fragment of a carved base of building, Anuradhapura](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412558.SL0sCs4F.ColomboApr12313.jpg) Fragment of a carved base of building, Anuradhapura |
![Recumbent Buddha, 18-19th C, Kandy](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412560.IzVVKzbx.ColomboApr12315.jpg) Recumbent Buddha, 18-19th C, Kandy |
![King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, the last king of Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412561.RbTBQHhN.ColomboApr12317.jpg) King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, the last king of Sri Lanka |
![Speculative Family Tree, Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412562.iXyToj5B.ColomboApr12320.jpg) Speculative Family Tree, Colombo National Museum |
![Prehistoric Man, Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412563.bLe6aEbu.ColomboApr12322.jpg) Prehistoric Man, Colombo National Museum |
![Prehistoric Man, Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412564.A0UjmND0.ColomboApr12324.jpg) Prehistoric Man, Colombo National Museum |
![Banyan Tree, Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412565.V1yxpWMG.ColomboApr12328.jpg) Banyan Tree, Colombo National Museum |
![Colombo National Museum, Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412566.3A7EqzAK.ColomboApr12329.jpg) Colombo National Museum, Sri Lanka |
![Seated Buddha on the grounds of the Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412567.rxMP6gFq.ColomboApr12330.jpg) Seated Buddha on the grounds of the Colombo National Museum |
![Sub Post Office, Colombo National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143412492.syH5LyYm.ColomboApr12192.jpg) Sub Post Office, Colombo National Museum |
![Mask, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127181.PICT0110.JPG) Mask, National Museum |
![Mask, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127182.PICT0113.JPG) Mask, National Museum |
![Mask, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127193.PICT0162.JPG) Mask, National Museum |
![Demon, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127194.PICT0166.JPG) Demon, National Museum |
![Frescoe, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127183.PICT0115.JPG) Frescoe, National Museum |
![Frescoe, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127184.PICT0119.JPG) Frescoe, National Museum |
![Frescoe, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127185.PICT0122.JPG) Frescoe, National Museum |
![Ornamental Sri Lankan Swords, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127188.PICT0136.JPG) Ornamental Sri Lankan Swords, National Museum |
![Jeweled Sword, National Musem](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127189.PICT0139.JPG) Jeweled Sword, National Musem |
![Swords, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127191.PICT0142.JPG) Swords, National Museum |
![A gift from the UAE to Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127190.PICT0140.JPG) A gift from the UAE to Sri Lanka |
![Hindu bronze statue, National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u38/bmcmorrow/upload/25127192.PICT0151.JPG) Hindu bronze statue, National Museum |