EditorialAmsterdam - an Ornamental Cannon, Decorated with Gold, Silver and Rubies From Sri Lanka. It Is One of Six Objects that Are Still in the Rijksmuseum, but Are Being Returned to Their Country of Origin. the Objects that Belonged to the Royal Family of Kandy W
EditorialCannon, Sinhalese cannon or Lewuke's cannon, Bronze cannon, on the top a complicated decoration, partly cast in relief and then covered with silver, the ground of gold inlaid with silver, in some places small rubies have been used. Main form European. ...
EditorialSinhalese soldiers in the service of the VOC and envoys of the king of Kandy. Draughtsman: Jan Brandes. Dating: 29-Nov-1785. Measurements: h 155 mm ? w 195 mm.
EditorialReliquary in the Shape of a Stupa, Kandyan period (1480?1815), 18th century, Sri Lanka (Kandy district), Ivory with engraved and painted design, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ivories, Miniature stupas were used in Sri Lankan Buddhism ...
EditorialReliquary in the Shape of a Stupa, Kandyan period (1480?1815), 18th century, Sri Lanka (Kandy district), Ivory with engraved and painted design, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ivories, Miniature stupas were used in Sri Lankan Buddhism ...