Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c38.79

c38.79

3. *Kinissa*, ladle. Bowl of silver, very finely wrought; handle of ivory with man’s figure, elaborate *liya pata* ornament, and *simha* head (approaching *śerapendiya* in form, but with characteristic snout). A very fine example, but not a ‘sacrificial ladle’ as described, ‘Journal of Indian Art,’ Vol. X., Pl. 86, and p. 57 (‘The Elephant in Industry and Art,’ by F. H. Andrews); probably dedicated to a temple, or may have been used in the Palace. Length 1 foot, 6 inches; diameter of bowl 5 1/4 inches. Museum of Science and Art, Indian Section, South Kensington. For ordinary examples see Pl. XIII.