Inventory no.: 3151

Sri Lankan Silver Box

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Repoussed Silver Box

Kandy, Sri Lanka

circa 1900

length (approx.): 9.5cm

This small, pleasing silver box with a hinged lid, is chased all over with typical motifs associated with the Kandy region. The lid of the box is decorated with an addorsed pair of sacred swan or hamsa-like birds with their necks entwined. The crenulated sides are chased with scrolling creeper motifs. The base is similarly engraved.

The work is typical of Kandy in Sri Lanka’s interior, and is inspired by centuries-old wood carving seen in the area in meeting halls and palaces.

The box is without dents or repairs.

References

Coomaraswamy, A.K., Mediaeval Sinhalese Art, Pantheon Books, 1956 reprint of the 1908 edition.Provenance:

UK art market

Inventory no.: 3151

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