Painted Tiles
Sculpture
Late 18th century (made)
Late 18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Earthenware plaques, painted in tempera colours with a Buddhist Jataka scene, and lacquered.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Painted Tiles (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware |
| Brief description | Earthenware plaques, Kandyan period, 18th century, Sri Lanka, |
| Physical description | Earthenware plaques, painted in tempera colours with a Buddhist Jataka scene, and lacquered. |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Purchased from William Martin, Esq. |
| Object history | Purchased in 1911 from William Martin, Esq., 48, Goldsmith Avenue, Acton, W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1911-1281M |
| Historical context | Those polychromed earthenware tiles depict scenes from the Buddhist Jataka stories which recount the previous incarnations of the Buddha. They are however set in what appear to be contemporary Sinhalese settings, with the palacial architecture and court costumes reflecting the style of the late Kandyan period. The painting style most directly relates to murals at the Medawala temple in Kandy District, attributed to a rennovation of 1775. |
| Production | Kandy District, Sri Lanka |
| Subject depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.22-1911 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
