Statue of Parakramabahu I

Statue of Parakramabahu I
Year	12th century
Type	Stone sculpture
Dimensions	3.40 m (11 ft 2 in)
Location	Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Coordinates	7°55′35″N 80°59′41″E / 7.92627°N 80.99484°E / 7.92627; 80.99484

Statue of Parakramabahu I, located near the Pothgul Vehera in Polonnaruwa is a stone sculpture dating back to the Polonnaruwa period of ancient Sri Lanka. Its identity is uncertain, although the widely accepted theory is that it is a statue of Parakramabahu I. However, it has also been suggested as the statue of a sage. Carved on a large boulder, the statue depicts a majestic figure with a grave expression, holding a book or yoke in his hands.