Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c38.20

c38.20

1. Ran-dōli, ceremonial palanquin of the Viṣṇu Dēvāle, Kandy, showing end carved and painted figure of Śrī with elephants, and carved and turned ivory feet and corner pieces. The background of the carved portion is painted red, the figure yellow with limbs green. Width of palanquin 29 inches. The bent bamboo carrier, lacquered red, black, yellow and green, and with damascened fittings, is visible above. The end (not visible) is covered with copper gilt, the extremity set with a cabochon crystal in a claw mount.