A type of Sinhalese lacquer work that was directly applied without using brushes. Also known as Mātale work.
Sinhalese term for a decorative motif consisting of stylized petals. Also known as palā peti.
Alternative Sinhalese term for a decorative motif consisting of stylized petals.
Alternative name for a Sinhalese processional polearm.
See patisthānaya below.
A Sinhalese processional polearm.
The Four Workshops of the King of Kandy.
Sinhalese term for a decorative motif that consists of elongated triangles with two sides of equal length.
Sinhala for grooves on a blade. (Fullers).
Often-used term to describe a group of ornate Sinhalese knives.
A Sinhalese chopper-like knife.
Sinhalese term for a mythical bird.
Sinhala for the head of a mythical bird. Often used as sword ornament.
Sinhalese for "lion". The national symbol of the Sinhalese people.
Sinhala for "lion-faced hilt"
A Sinhalese decorative motif that consists of circular vines.
A Sinhalese decorative motif in lacquer that consists of simple diamond shapes.
Sinhala for the point of a sword blade.
Sinhala for "sharp knife".
Sinhalese name for their longbow. Literally: "high bow".
Sinhala for the quillons on a Sinhalese sword.
A Sinhalese decorative motif.