Antique Wooden Fish Platter, Sri Lanka

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Handicrafts Pre 1900: item #1098885
SR11

Wood fish shaped platter. Intricate carving to depict scales, beautiful patina emerged after cleaning and waxing. Found in the exotic city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, 19th century. 10" D x19" W

Antique Wooden Lobster Sculpture, Sri Lanka

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1098884
SR11

A life like carving of a lobster in wood, the details are phenomenal and definitely a piece of art. Acquired in the beautiful city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. Rich patina, cleaned and waxed. Sri Lanka, 19th century. 7" H x 15" L x 8" W

Singhalese Starred Tortoise Casket

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Handicrafts Pre 1950: item #1085438
Ch1371

An unusual Singhalese casket or tea caddy manufactured from the shell of an Indian starred tortoise (geochelone elegans), the interior inlaid with hardwood marquetry, the head and limbs of ebony. Length: 27 cm. I am told this was purchased in Sri Lanka in 1947.

No damages.

The key turns and locks the casket.

Antique Ivory Ganesha, Sri Lanka

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1079608
SR111

Standing Ganesha with a mouse eating laddoos. Ivory on ebony base. Probably the most popular god in the Hindu pantheon is Ganesha, the god with an elephant’s head, who is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jainists alike. Ganesha is a typical popular god, and in this capacity he is seen as the god of wisdom, the bringer of luck, and the clearer of obstacles. Before any journey, any ritual or any major venture, Ganesha is first called upon and worshipped. His enormous belly symbolizes the univer... Click for details

Antique Ivory Ganesha, Sri Lanka

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1079606
SR112

Sitting Ganesha holding a lotus flower in his trunk. The lotus signifies that one must sever worldly attachments and conquer the emotions to obtain wisdom. Ivory on ebony base. Probably the most popular god in the Hindu pantheon is Ganesha, the god with an elephant’s head, who is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jainists alike. Ganesha is a typical popular god, and in this capacity he is seen as the god of wisdom, the bringer of luck, and the clearer of obstacles. Before any journey, any ritu... Click for details

Large 19thC Sri Lankan Inlaid Lime Box

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1900: item #1073483
Ch1352

An unusually large Sri Lankan copper lime box with foliate and geometric decoration in brass, partially gilded, with spatula and chain. Length of box: 13 cm., incl. chain etc. 46.5 cm.,19th cent.

Such boxes, used to contain the reagent lime are an essential part of betel nut paraphernalia.

Sri Lankan Raksha Mask

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Handicrafts Pre 1970: item #1059138
Ch1319

A wooden mask of a Raksha demon. Height: 29 cm.; width: 36 cm. Sri Lanka, 20th cent. Provenance: Philip Rawson (1924-95), author and former Keeper of Oriental Art at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

Sri Lankan Coral Necklace

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1837 VR: item #1023127
2203

Early 19th CE Kandy style and period strand of “angle’s skin” (pink) coral and gilt silver hollow beads. Please note scale is in centimeters, some of the silver beads are banged up so examine enlargements. Total length 55cm/21.6in.

Sri Lankan Coral Necklace

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Handicrafts Pre 1837 VR: item #1023125
2202

Early 19th CE Kandy style strand of “angle’s skin” (pink) coral and silver folded hollow beads. Please note scale in inches. Total length 20in/51cm.

Sri Lankan Commemorative Coin

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka Pre 1960: item #1023121
2201

Pretty silver dollar sized silver 1957 5 Rupee coin, commemorating 2500 years of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. One side has elephants, horses and lions (oh my), surrounded by Hamsa (Sacred Geese), the other has the denomination in Pali and English. Condition circulated. Silver content 90%+.