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Tamil Hindu jewellery makers. The person wanting something made brought either silver or gold of the required quantity to the jewellery maker. he would make it and only charge for workmanship any left over scraping will also belong to him. He seems to be sitting in a temple courtyard.
A Group of low country noblemen Ceylon c.1920-40s #IMG776 Picture submitted by Ranil Ruwanpathirane to pay tribute to his grand farther, former Police Sgt. of SLPD late Mr Dhar.
Tamil Hindu jewellery makers. The person wanting something made brought either silver or gold of the required quantity to the jewellery maker. he would make it and only charge for workmanship any left over scraping will also belong to him. He seems to be sitting in a temple courtyard.