The moonstone carving from the ancient Buddhist city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

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Christine Osborne Pictures / Alamy Stock Photo

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BNRH1H

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4370 x 2910 px | 37 x 24.6 cm | 14.6 x 9.7 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1991

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Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

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Christine Osborne

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

The moonstone is the name of a traditional Sinhalese carving found at the doorsteps of ancient Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka

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The moonstone carving from the ancient Buddhist city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

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