An ancient 3rd century rock carving known as Isurumuniya Lovers at Isurumuniya temple, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
The woman, seated on the man's lap, lifts a warning finger, probably as a manifestation of her coyness; but the man carries on regardless. The figures may represent Dutugemunu's son Saliya and the law caste (Sadol Kula) maiden Asokamala whom he loved. It's known that he gave up the throne for her.
This photo I have taken by my last visit in the Anuradhapura.
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