Ceylon 40c 1957 Old Colour Postcard Sigiri, Lion Rock, Painted Woman with Flower

Vintage Colour Old Postcard. Ceylon Sri Lanka Ceylan. Woman holding Flowers. Sigiri (Lion Rock) is a unique ancient fortified City with Moats, Ramparts and Gateways. On the summit of the Rock, a rugged granite mass abruptly rising 600 ft. from the surrounding plain, dwelt King Kassapa I (478-496 A.D.). The western rock-face had been painted on and, in a natural cavern now ascended by a spiral stairway, are preserved 22 female figures.

Postally Used with Ceylon 40c Rubber stamp.

Publisher: Archaological Survey Ceylon
Faults: Tear 6mm at bottom, creases and wear
Stamp: 40c
Condition: Used
Background: Sigiri Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and ruins of a castle situated in central Matale District of Sri Lanka. It was built during the reign of King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) and one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.

Price:

£4.99

€6.49

US$6.84

Ceylon 40c 1957 Old Colour Postcard Sigiri, Lion Rock, Painted Woman with Flower

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