early 19th century
Unknown
SSEA
Painting, on European paper, varnished, depicting three Kandyan princes; the mount bears the names 'Namal Bandara' (Prince Flower of the Ironwood tree), 'Pichchamal Bandara' (Prince Jasmine flower) and 'Gobara Bandara'. All three are dressed in a similar way, wearing headdresses, short full-sleeved jackets, draped skirtcloths and under-trousers; each holds a handkerchief and lacquered stick. The background is red.
- Maker/Artist
- Unknown
- Classification
- Painting
- Medium
- watercolour, gouache, paper, painted, varnished
- Locations
- : Kandy
- Dimensions
- Height: 39.5 cm Width: 58.5 cm
- Departments
- SSEA
- Accession Number
- IM.66-1922
- Credit Line
- Purchased from Mrs. J. K. Parker, 26 St. Georges Road, St Anne's-on-the-sea, Lancs
- Rights Statement
- arr
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