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Asian Antiques by Silk Road

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka (5)

Aventurine and Silver Necklace, Ceylon Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1900 item# 345931 (stock# 35-55)
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Expertly fashioned silverwork and nine disks of gorgeous green aventurine make this 19th century necklace from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) a stunning piece. Each disk is enclosed in a worked silver bezel and hangs from a small silver hinge attached to a 12-sided silver bead. Strung on a fine braided rope, the beads are separated with small silver circles. On each side, the green disks and beads are bracketed with a slender, curved slider. The necklace was made in the old Ceylonese hill town of Kandy, and ...click for details

Silver Beaded Necklace, Sri Lanka Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1920 item# 300911 (stock# 35-48)
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An unusual mesh rope woven of fine silver wire is strung with ornate silver beads on this early 20th century necklace from Sri Lanka. From the old capital city of Kandi in the island's central highlands, it is in a design most likely meant to be worn by a man. Masculine jewelry (see a Sri Lankan leopard claw necklace with a similar mesh rope, catalogue listing #298517) was not uncommon in the region. This is a handsome piece of jewelry whether worn by a man or a woman. The silver mesh rope i ...click for details

Leopard Claw Necklace, Sri Lanka Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1900 item# 298517 (stock# 35-54)
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Leopard claws, worn as a charm to ward off evil, are set in a large silver pendant on this late 19th century necklace from Sri Lanka. Such necklaces were considered masculine jewelry and, along with earrings, armlets and anklets for males, regarded as status symbols and portable emblems of power as well. Two large claws and one claw tip are set into the bottom of the pendant. The upper two-thirds of the pendant is covered with rows of filigree work. It hangs from a long rope woven of fine silver ...click for details

Rosewood Buddha, Sri Lanka Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1960 item# 265066 (stock# 34-86)
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Carved of dense rosewood, this mid-20th century Buddha from Sri Lanka is seated in vajrasana position, a variation of the lotus attitude, and the hands are in dhyana mudra, a gesture of absolute balance and meditation. The folds of the robe are represented by evenly spaced incised lines, a technique favored by Sri Lankan artisans. The stylized face has deep-set eyes, aquiline nose and slightly smiling, full lips. The head and prominent usnisha are covered in tight curls. The figure is in perfect ...click for details

19th Century Buddha, Sri Lanka Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1900 item# 132538 (stock# 58-04)
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This standing Buddha from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) is in classic Ceylonese style with the folds of the form-fitting robe represented by evenly spaced horizontal lines. It is exceptionally finely carved of jack wood rubbed to a lustrous finish. The Buddha's right hand is raised in the abhaya mudra offering protection, and the left hand holds a book, symbol of insight. The intricate carving on the halo represents eight paths toward enlightenment, and the Buddha stands on a double lotus throne. ...click for details

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