Dilshan Perera
Jewelled Silver Perahera Elephants (Pair)
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Top Rated
$1,850≈ LKR 555,000
In stock
Silver & Heirlooms
Repoussé Silver Manuscript Covers
$1,450 USD≈ LKR 435,000
By Dilshan Perera · Kandy, Central Province
Made to orderMade to order in 5–7 weeks · insured delivery
A pair of hand-embossed silver covers in the style of royal palm-leaf manuscripts, for display.
- Materials
- Sterling silver
- Craft technique
- Repoussé and chasing
- Dimensions
- Each 52 × 12 cm
- Origin
- Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
1
Thambapannii is a fine craft gallery. Price, payment, insured packing and delivery are agreed directly with the artisan. The cart and checkout in this preview are a demonstration only.
The Story
Behind This Piece
Palm-leaf manuscripts of the Kandyan era were bound between ornate covers of silver, ivory or wood. This pair is hand-embossed with lotus and scroll work in sterling silver and mounted for wall display or on a stand.
The Artisan
Dilshan Perera
Kandy · 29 years of experience
Dilshan makes ceremonial silverwork, from jewelled elephants to embossed manuscript covers.
Visit artisan storeFrom the same hands
More from Dilshan
View Product
You may also like
Related Pieces
Dilshan Perera
Jewelled Silver Perahera Elephants (Pair)
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Top Rated
$1,850≈ LKR 555,000
In stock