Dilshan Perera
Repoussé Silver Manuscript Covers
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Top Rated
$1,450≈ LKR 435,000
Made to order
Silver & Heirlooms
Jewelled Silver Perahera Elephants (Pair)
$1,850 USD≈ LKR 555,000
By Dilshan Perera · Kandy, Central Province
In stockShips in 14–21 days · insured delivery
A pair of ceremonial elephants in silver and black, each carrying a canopied howdah set with stones.
- Materials
- Sterling silver, Glass and semi-precious stones, Ebonised hardwood
- Craft technique
- Silver forming, repoussé and stone setting
- Dimensions
- Each height 14 cm · Pair width 34 cm
- Origin
- Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
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The Story
Behind This Piece
Inspired by the caparisoned elephants of the Kandy Esala Perahera, this pair is built from hand-formed silver over a carved ebony-toned core, with jewelled blankets and canopies. Each pair is numbered and signed on the base.
The Artisan
Dilshan Perera
Kandy · 29 years of experience
Dilshan makes ceremonial silverwork, from jewelled elephants to embossed manuscript covers.
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