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Cultural & Historical Background This impressive, large-format hand-hammered copper wall plaque depicts one of South Asia’s most celebrated cultural celebrations: the historic Kandy Esala Perahera (Festival of the Tooth Relic). Master metal artisans crafted the panel from heavy-gauge solid sheet copper using meticulous hand-hammering and deep hand-chased relief (repoussé) techniques. The intricate composition is set against a finely stippled background, producing a striking visual contrast between glowing copper highlights and silvery-darkened recessed textures. At the center of the tray, three richly caparisoned parade elephants march in ceremonial majesty. The central elephant carries the sacred casket beneath a ornate ransivige (covered canopy), flanked by attendant elephants, flag bearers, sun-and-moon banner holders, and temple officials. Surrounding the central procession—and lining the wide flared border—are over forty individually detailed Kandyan Ves dancers and traditional drummers performing ceremonial rhythms. A prominent hand-engraved Sinhala script cartouche at the top center commemorates the sacred pageant. Fitted with a heavy-duty brass mounting bracket securely attached to the reverse side, this tray plaque is ready for immediate display. Its dramatic 14-by-12-inch dimensions, dense narrative storytelling, and rich coppery luster make it an extraordinary statement piece for global-eclectic, bohemian, or traditional interiors. Vintage Condition Notes Presents in excellent vintage condition with vibrant, authentic character. The copper surface exhibits a bright coppery-bronze glow with minor surface handling wear, light micro-scratches, and subtle natural oxidation spots along the reverse rim consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century metalwork. The integrated rear hanger is firm and secure, and the plaque is structurally solid without deep dents, warping, or metal tears. Item Specifications Origin: South Asian Folk Art Tradition Materials: Solid Copper Technique: Hand-Hammered, Hand-Chased Relief (Repoussé) Motif: Kandy Esala Perahera Elephant Procession, Sacred Relic Casket, Kandyan Dancers & Drummers, Sinhala Inscription Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1970s–1980s) Dimensions: 14.0 in (35.6 cm) Height x 12.0 in (30.5 cm) Width x 0.75 in (1.9 cm) Depth
