Archaeological Society of Sri Lanka Golden Jubilee | Stamps of Lanka

Archaeological Society of Sri Lanka – Golden Jubilee (1966 – 2016)

The Philatelic Bureau of the Department of Posts of Sri Lanka issued a new postage stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the Archaeological Society of Sri Lanka, which was established in 1966.

Issue Date              08 | SEP | 2016

Denomination       LKR 15.00

Dimension              30mm x 41mm

Perforation             13 1/4 x 12 1/2

Format                    Vertical

SG Number            2385

CS Number            2036

The stamp depicts the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva statue discovered in 1968 from the premises of Siri Sangabo Vihara in Veragala. This solid cast gilt bronze statue is 49.8 cm in height.

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