{"product_id":"vintage-south-asian-copper-wall-plaque-14x12-elephant-procession-relief","title":"Vintage South Asian Copper Wall Plaque 14x12\" Elephant Procession Relief","description":"\u003cp\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Background\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eAt 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.\u003cbr\u003eFitted 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.\u003cbr\u003eVintage Condition Notes\u003cbr\u003ePresents 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.\u003cbr\u003eItem Specifications\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: South Asian Folk Art Tradition\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Solid Copper\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Hand-Hammered, Hand-Chased Relief (Repoussé)\u003cbr\u003eMotif: Kandy Esala Perahera Elephant Procession, Sacred Relic Casket, Kandyan Dancers \u0026amp; Drummers, Sinhala Inscription\u003cbr\u003eEra: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1970s–1980s)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 14.0 in (35.6 cm) Height x 12.0 in (30.5 cm) Width x 0.75 in (1.9 cm) Depth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049626792222,"sku":"BA-0898","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8324336041_p6v3.jpg?v=1790372076","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-south-asian-copper-wall-plaque-14x12-elephant-procession-relief","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}