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The Sacred Metallurgy of Sri Lankan Brass Lamps (Pahana) and Ritual Vessels in Kandyan Court Tradition
Eng. Nihal De Silva & Dr. K. M. Wickramasinghe Department of Materials Science, University of Moratuwa 8 September 2023Journal of Traditional Metallurgy & Material Culture, Vol. 18, No. 3
Abstract
Traditional Sri Lankan brass metallurgy (Piththala Krama) synthesizes copper-zinc alloy casting with delicate repoussé and chasing techniques. This research documents the operational chain of the Pilimathalawa craft clusters in manufacturing multi-tiered standing oil lamps (Kandyan Pahana), examining the symbolic balance between the rooster/swan crest and structural equilibrium during temple rituals.
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