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Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand-turned garden chair made of solid satinwood, Colonial, Sri Lanka, circa 1900. Hand-caned seat
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

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Cane, Satinwood

Dutch-Colonial Sri Lankan Coromandel Wood Document Box with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood document box with silver mounts Probably Galle, 18th
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Silver

A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood miniature chest of drawers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood miniature chest of drawers with silver mounts Sri
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Silver

A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan nedun wood and Indian padouk miniature chiffonier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
all of them turn up. Very few of them resurface in Indonesia or Sri Lanka.
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Silver

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
By SILVA (Sri Lanka)
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...
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Vintage 1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The bell of the VOC fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marked JAFFANAPATNAM Ao 1747 VOC Cast in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Nautical Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Sri Lankan Satinwood Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A striking Sri Lankan satinwood trunk from the 18th Century. The trunk's edges are decorated with a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Satinwood

18th Century Sri Lankan Satinwood Trunk
18th Century Sri Lankan Satinwood Trunk
H 25.5 in W 51.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Sri Lankan Trunk with Ebony Trim
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 19th century Sri Lankan Trunk made of jakwood with ebony trim. Bright hardware and handles on
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ebony

Dutch Colonial 17th Century Ebony Armchair, India/Indonesia/Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Batavia, Sri Lanka and in India. However, a number of stylistic features (see: Jan Veenendaal, Furniture
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Antique Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Rattan, Ebony

A Pair of Sri Lankan Teak and Cane Planters Chairs
Located in London, GB
Sri Lanka, circa 1920 A pair of 20th century Sri Lankan sling back planters chairs in the British
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

Sri Lankan Mãrã or East Indian Walnut ‘Burgomaster’ Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Sri Lankan mãrã or East Indian walnut ‘Burgomaster’ chair Galle, early 19th century Measures
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Hardwood, Rattan

Large British Colonial 19th Century Ebony Sri Lankan Ceylonese Wall Bracket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Sri Lankan ebony wall bracket by Don Andris Cabinet Makers, Colombo Colombo, first half 19th
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Antique Early 18th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture

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Ebony

An extremely rare, possibly unique, Sri Lankan ebony child's armchair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Sri Lanka, 2nd half 17th century H. 55 x W. 40.5 x D. 40.5 cm Seat height 27.5 cm The
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Antique Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Ebony

19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
the places on the map. The map of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, from Tallis's series would be a
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Antique 1850s Maps

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Paper

20th Century Ebony British Colonial Two-Door Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 20th century British Colonial solid ebony two-door display cabinet, from Sri Lanka.
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20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets

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Glass, Ebony

British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Cane Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Caned Armchair Made entirely out of satinwood
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

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Satinwood

19th Century, Dutch Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press
Located in Southampton, NY
satinwood with solid king ebony trim and inlay. Handmade in Sri Lanka, where both satinwood and ebony are
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Linen Presses

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Ebony, Satinwood

19th Century English Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press
Located in Southampton, NY
Satinwood with solid ebony trim and inlay. Handmade in Sri Lanka, where both satinwood and ebony are
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Linen Presses

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Ebony, Satinwood

19th Century British Colonial Ceylonese Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
ebony trim. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is one of the few places in the word where satinwood
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets

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Ebony, Satinwood

19th Century British Colonial Satin Wood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
An exquisite 19th century British Colonial four-door cabinet in solid satinwood ebony and features
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Satinwood

Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Coromandel wood miniature cupboard Sri Lanka, 18th century Measures: H 89.5 x W 60.5 x
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

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Macassar

Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon
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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
17th century colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid Dutch-colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts Sri Lanka, Kandy
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Antique 17th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish
By Susanne Hollis
Located in Pasadena, CA
A queen sized 4-poster bed, in Jak wood with an ebonized finish. The bed features hand carved details overall, oversize tassel-style feet, a headboard with shell center decoration. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan British Colonial Beds and Bed F...

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Mahogany

British Colonial Ebony Bureau Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
on bracket base. Southern India or Sri Lanka, circa 1720. English colonial furniture of this era is
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Antique 1710s Sri Lankan William and Mary Secretaires

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Ebony

British Colonial Ebony Bureau Bookcase
British Colonial Ebony Bureau Bookcase
H 75.5 in W 31.75 in D 21 in
17th Century Dutch-Colonial Indonesian Sono Keeling Foliate Cabinet on Stand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
this type of decoration. The present cabinet is one of very few known colonial ‘Rankenkasten’. There
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Antique Late 17th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

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Rosewood

19th Century British Colonial Jakwood and Ebony Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 19th century British Colonial trunk comprised of jakwood and ebony. The trunk features a central
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Blanket Chests

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Ebony

Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tortoiseshell and silver H. 5 x W. 22 x D. 12 cm Tortoiseshell and silver H. 4.3 x W. 17 x D. 9.5 cm The function of bible boxes in the Dutch East Indies was just as much a s...
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Vases

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Silver

Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A charming satin and rosewood, ebony and teak collectors’ table-cabinet Sri Lanka, second half
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

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Satinwood, Ebony, Teak

19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs

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Rattan, Ebony

Dutch-colonial five-foot 18th century amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial five-foot amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts Batavia (Jakarta) or Sri Lanka
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

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Brass

A Dutch colonial ebony box with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Batavia (Jakarta), or Sri Lanka, circa 1680-1720 The document or money box is densely carved with
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Antique Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

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Silver

A Dutch colonial ebony box with silver mounts
A Dutch colonial ebony box with silver mounts
H 7.09 in W 12.41 in D 9.06 in
A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
conceptions. Although these pieces of furniture were also found in South India and Sri Lanka, we nonetheless
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Antique Mid-17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

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Brass

A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
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H 31.7 in W 35.91 in D 21.38 in
Pair of Colonial Lacquered and Gilt Teak Torchères or Candle Stands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
East Asia. For similar examples see Jan Veenendaal Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India, Delft
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Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Giltwood

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
faraway trade posts (Jan Veenendaal, Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India during the Dutch period
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Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desk Sets

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Ebony, Amboyna

Fine Dutch Colonial Djati Bench, First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Veenendaal, Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka an India, Pl. 92).
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Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Colonial Hardwood Side Chairs with Rattan Seats, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Some examples are illustrated in Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India during the Dutch period
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Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Hardwood

19th Century Ceylonese East Indies Jackwood & Ebony 4 Door Press with 4 Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
exaggerated feet. Beautiful form from the Dutch colonial era of modern day Sri Lanka.
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Ebonized Jackwood British Colonial Box on Stand from British Ceylon
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century ebonized jackwood British Colonial box on stand from British Ceylon (Modern day Sri
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Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Cab...

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Wood

A 17th century Dutch-colonial ebony two-door VOC cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India during the Dutch period, Delft 1985, p. 21-29
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Antique 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

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Silver

19th Century British Colonial Trunk with Inlay
Located in Pasadena, CA
A handsome 19th century British Colonial trunk from Sri Lanka that features beautiful inlay
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

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Wood

19th Century Dutch Ceylonese Specimen Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Ceylonese twist on the base in Sri Lanka. Various woods include: Nadoun, satinwood, mahogany, and ebony
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Tables

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Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

British Ceylon Style Specimen Round Tilt-Top Table , 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This British Colonial center table uses exotic wood veneers to create a spectacular spiral, fanning
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Center Tables

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Rosewood, Mahogany

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps' rather than bell jar
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

Dutch Colonial Teak and Ebony Separating Cupboard Armoire, Circa 1840, Ceylon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. circa 1840 Origin Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
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Antique 1840s Furniture

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Teak

Antique South Asian Colonial Carved Camphor Wood Table Box / Jewelry Casket
Located in Forney, TX
. Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely British Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka) / Anglo-Indian
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Early 20th Century South Asian Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Late 19th- Early 20th Century Ceylonese Bone Inlaid Specimen Table
Located in Charleston, SC
table from British Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka).
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Center Tables

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Wood

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Another stunning 19th century Anglo-Ceylonese piece. Made circa 1880 in Ceylon (Now Sri Lanka) of
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Ebony, Wood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Jackwood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Anglo-Indian jackwood and ebony cabinet. Dutch colonial era from Ceylon. Two part
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Anglo Indian Box Handcrafted with Porcupine Quills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
in Ceylon which was the colonial name for Sri Lanka.
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Pair of Anglo-Ceylonese Carved Ebony Wall Brackets or Shelves, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An associated or 'collected pair' of second quarter 19th century British Colonial, Anglo-Ceylonese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Wall Brackets

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Ebony

Ebony Carved Grandfather Shell Mark Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
, the chair represents classic Dutch Anglo-Indian colonial style. Four chairs available; each sold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs

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Cane, Ebony

Classic & Elegant Bochic Platinum Cluster Diamond & Padparadscha Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
limited and the experts believe that the "real" stones come only from Sri Lanka. For those from Sri Lanka
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese British Colonial Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Bochic Red Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sri Lankan unheated fancy red color. Diamonds 1.34 G color VS clarity Signed 18 K Bochic 750 Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai British Colonial Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natural Green Emeralds from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai British Colonial Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Oval Shape - 10 Carats Natural Rose Cut Multi Color Sapphires From Sri Lanka 2.50 Carats This Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai British Colonial Cocktail Rings

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Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Cartographic Elegance: The British Raj's India, 1882 Atlas by Blackie and Son
Located in Langweer, NL
Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, is prominently featured along with the coastal outlines and internal
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

The World Stage: Israel (Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley)
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
previously depicted in this ambitious traveling epic are: Brazil, Africa, China, India and Sri Lanka. The
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2010s Realist Portrait Prints

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Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

Rycklof van Goens: Formidable Governor-General of the VOC, Dutch East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
, including Governor of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) before becoming the Governor-General. 4. **Governor
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Antique 1720s Prints

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Paper

Luxury Goods from India The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker Hardcover Table Book
By Amin Jaffer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
collection of furniture and woodwork from India and Sri Lanka is unrivalled, reflecting a tradition every bit
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Late 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Books

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Paper

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the colonial Sri lankan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ebony and hardwood, every colonial Sri lankan was constructed with great care. Find 106 options for an antique or vintage colonial Sri lankan now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect colonial Sri lankan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A colonial Sri lankan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one colonial Sri lankan that is appealing in its simplicity, but SILVA (Sri Lanka) and Susanne Hollis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Colonial Sri Lankan?

Prices for a colonial Sri lankan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $143,938, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.