Kandy, Sri Lanka: the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall at the shrine of the tooth of the Buddha. Gouache by H. M. Paget, 1901, after S.P. Hall.

  • Paget, H. M. (Henry Marriott), 1857-1936.
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1901
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2092853i
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Kandy, Sri Lanka: the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall at the shrine of the tooth of the Buddha. Gouache by H. M. Paget, 1901, after S.P. Hall. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall (subsequently King George V and Queen Mary) look at the tooth brought to them in a casket

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1901

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1 drawing : grey wash, with white gouache

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Published with printed lettering: "The Royal tour: Buddhist priests exhibiting Buddha's tooth in the temple at Kandy. Drawn by H.M. Paget from a sketch by Sydney P. Hall R.V.O." and extensive description (attached to this drawing)

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Wellcome Collection 2092853i

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