The Rare and Artistic Sinhalese Patisthanaya

Prasanna Weerakkody · 16th June 2020, 05:36 AM

Excellent example of a Patisthana. I am from Sri Lanka and these are always a pleasure to see for me.

These patisthana with second set of wings are believed to be guard arms for artillery and from what I gather from old locals is that the second set of wings were for attaching a lit match fuse cord and used to fire cannons.

I am also very curious about the shield in the last image. does that have any reference that it is from Sri Lanka.

Best Regards

prasanna

16th June 2020, 05:36 AM	#6
Prasanna Weerakkody Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 52	Excellent example of a Patisthana. I am from Sri Lanka and these are always a pleasure to see for me. These patisthana with second set of wings are believed to be guard arms for artillery and from what I gather from old locals is that the second set of wings were for attaching a lit match fuse cord and used to fire cannons. I am also very curious about the shield in the last image. does that have any reference that it is from Sri Lanka. Best Regards prasanna