Anandala,
Great input.....
The quote from Deraniyagala's book is compeling evidence that this dagger is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). \
You say the circular motif is found in Sinhalese temple painting but do not mention which religion the temple is. Is it a Hindu temple? A Buddist temple? Or is this seen in multiple religons in Sri Lanka? My guess would be its a Hindu temple because of the other figures on the daggers handle.
We seem to have come full circle on this dagger, just like the motif!!!
rand
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