{"product_id":"vintage-buddhist-paintings-from-shrines-and-temples-in-ceylon-paperback-first-printing-1964","title":"Vintage Buddhist Paintings from Shrines and Temples in Ceylon Paperback First Printing 1964","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dl56dh\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"155\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"618\"\u003ePublished as a Mentor-UNESCO Art Book, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"236\"\u003efirst printing from October 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a beautifully curated collection of Buddhist paintings from shrines and temples in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Featuring an introduction by \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eD. B. Dhanapala\u003c\/strong\u003e, the volume explores centuries of Buddhist artistic tradition through full-color reproductions and historical commentary. An appealing collectible for admirers of Asian art, Buddhist history, and UNESCO publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nw9get\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eThis vintage paperback remains in good vintage condition with light age-related wear. The covers show minor edge and corner wear along with gentle surface handling. Interior pages are clean with expected age toning and remain securely bound. Please review all photos carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yad1en\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5\"\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ewspv3\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eFirst Printing, October 1964\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003ePublished by The New American Library\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003ePrinted in Italy by Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A., Milano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yfb5pz\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eA wonderful addition to collections of Buddhist studies, Asian art history, travel literature, or mid-century UNESCO publications. Its richly illustrated format also makes it an attractive display piece for meditation spaces, libraries, or globally inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18enxoc\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eAn early Mentor-UNESCO edition documenting the religious murals and artistic heritage of Sri Lanka's historic Buddhist temples. Ideal for collectors of vintage art books and world culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eA unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46779058028716,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/C394B954-3D46-400F-83EA-AAD929147209.jpg?v=1784247243","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/vintage-buddhist-paintings-from-shrines-and-temples-in-ceylon-paperback-first-printing-1964","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}