SRI LANKA - KANDY MUSEUM [ 15 TH CENTURY ARTIFACTS ]

The Moonstone [ sandakada pahana ] symbolizes the cycle of 

Saṃsāra. The liyavel symbolise worldly desires (Taṇhā) and the 

lotus depicts the final achievement of Nirvana^[12] The elephant, 

bull, lion and horse depict birth, decay, disease and death 

respectively, while the swans symbolize the distinction between 

good and bad.^[1]

The grinding stones of different shapes for grinding grain and

medicinal herbs.

 Oil lamp of elaborate design, made of brass.

Daggers with exquisitely carved ivory handles.

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