Albert Johns

Entrance to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, built in the early 1800s, in Kandy, Sri Lanka

The Jeweled Isle

Long overdue, a new exhibition spanning centuries showcases the richness and diversity of Sri Lankan art and chronicles Buddhism’s introduction to the country.

By Albert Johns

Spring 2019

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