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Sri lankan ebony elephant jewelled silver dressing browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1910: item # 862717 Please refer to our stock # 1473/01 when inquiring.
Nirvana Oriental Antiques London United Kingdom +(44) 20 7221 5749 Guest Book $1000 |
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| An elephant carved from ebony, it has an elaborate dressing of engraved silver which is set with faceted semi precious stones e.g garnet, citrine and tourmaline .A howdah surmounts the back of the animal and its tusks are half covered with silver sleeves. This is a very opulent, eye catching and decorative object and a good example of Sri Lankan luxury art , utilizing the island's best wood ebony and its wealth of gem stones.Age; C. 1900. size: 8 3/4 inches(22cm) high. condition: very good, two small silver discs hanging from the lower part of the tassel missing. | |||||||||||
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