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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
Materials
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
Materials
Silver
H 7.49 in W 19.3 in D 13 in
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
Materials
Silver
H 10.83 in W 15.36 in D 9.45 in
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
Materials
Silver
H 10.83 in W 15.36 in D 10.24 in
A highly refined Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan inlaid box with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Galle district, 18th century
The box is made of amboyna burr with inlays of ebony, bone and burr wood and has several interior compartments, all made with the utmost attention to de...
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Amboyna
H 4.73 in W 12.05 in D 7.01 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Sri Lankan Satinwood Trunk
Located in San Marino, 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
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Sri Lankan Trunk with Ebony Trim
Located in San Marino, 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
Materials
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
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
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
Materials
Ebony
H 19.89 in W 16.93 in D 6.11 in
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
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
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
Materials
Ebony
H 21.66 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
20th Century Ebony British Colonial Two-Door Display Cabinet
Located in San Marino, 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
Materials
Glass, Ebony
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
Materials
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
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century British Colonial Ceylonese Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in San Marino, 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
Materials
Ebony, 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
Materials
Macassar
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
Materials
Satinwood
Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish
By Susanne Hollis
Located in San Marino, 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...
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Silver
H 11.42 in W 12.8 in D 9.06 in
17th c. Dutch Colonial Macassar Ebony Document Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare late 17th century Dutch colonial, probably Sri Lankan, Macassar ebony document box having
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Antique 17th Century Sri Lankan Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Macassar
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
Materials
Ebony
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
Materials
Rosewood
H 68.12 in W 52.37 in D 20.08 in
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
Materials
Satinwood, Ebony, Teak
H 34.06 in W 24.61 in D 13.67 in
19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, 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
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
H 31.7 in W 60.24 in D 25.4 in
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
Materials
Silver
H 1.78 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
18th Century Dutch Colonial Rosewood Chest W/ Brass Mounts
Located in Astoria, NY
Striking mid-18th century Dutch Colonial chest, handcrafted in colonial Ceylon (modern-day Sri
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Antique Mid-18th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Ceylonese East Indies Jackwood & Ebony 4 Door Press with 4 Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
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
Materials
Wood
H 76.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
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'. Originally used with
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Ceylonese Satinwood & Caned Lounge Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Colonial Ceylonese satinwood and cane chairs. Made in the Late 19th in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), these
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Satinwood
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
Materials
Ebony, Wood
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
Located in Stamford, CT
key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, or made in Holland
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Steel
19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Pearland, TX
colonial name for Sri Lanka. This fine hand crafted box has a sliding lid and is decorated with quills
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Bone
19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Pearland, TX
working lock and key, made in Matara, Ceylon the colonial name for Sri Lanka. This fine box has a
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Ebony
Antique Anglo Indian Box Handcrafted with Porcupine Quills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
in Ceylon which was the colonial name for Sri Lanka.
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Figure III - Figurative Abstract Watercolor Nude Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, reclaiming spaces historically devoid of their representation. Drawing from her experiences as a Sri Lankan
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Lounging III - Figurative Watercolor Nude Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, reclaiming spaces historically devoid of their representation. Drawing from her experiences as a Sri Lankan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Lounging II - Figurative Watercolor Nude Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, reclaiming spaces historically devoid of their representation. Drawing from her experiences as a Sri Lankan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Saturday - Figurative Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Drawing from her experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Women at Leisure II - Figurative Watercolor Interior Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Women at Leisure I - Figurative Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
representation. Drawing from her experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka
Located in Culver City, CA
Four-poster bed Colonial bed from Sri Lanka made of jackfruit wood.
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Superbly Crafted Solid Teak Wood Ladies Desk from Sri Lanka
Located in Houston, TX
European ladies who worked in the coffee plantations in the Gallee district of Sri Lanka. Crafted in old
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 26 in
Superbly Handcrafted Midcentury Round Nedun Wood Table from Sri Lanka
Located in Houston, TX
Old world carpentry. Precise intricate inlay work on the tabletop. The round top is supported by four carved legs on a carved square plinth with paw feet. British style barrister table.
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20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Dutch Colonial Armoire from Ceylon
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch Colonial solid jackfruit wood armoire with three removable shelves. Armoire breaks down flat
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Set of Six 19th Century British Colonial Satinwood Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of six Ceylonese dining chairs, peg construction, hand carved and hand caned. Solid and very comfortable.
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Antique 1890s Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
Dutch Colonial Ebony Framed Mirror
Located in Richmond, CA
Beautiful Dutch colonial mirror with a solid ebony frame and new glass. The frame shows the
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Floor Mirrors and Full...
Materials
Ebony
Dutch Colonial Armoire in Jackfruit Wood with Panel Doors
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch Colonial solid jackfruit wood armoire; jackfruit is a very dense tropical hardwood that is
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Wardrobes and Armoires
A very good 19th century Colonial chest of drawers.
Located in Miami, FL
A very good 19th century Colonial 2 part chest of drawers.
The chest is made from satin teak
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dutch Colonial, Ceylonese, Chest on Stand, Sri Lanka, circa 1890
Located in Southampton, NY
Dutch Colonial, Ceylonese, chest on stand, Sri Lanka, circa 1890.
Chest with original brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Satinwood, Ebony
Magnificent Colonial Coromandel Wood Cabinet on Stand, Sri Lanka, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A magnificent Coromandel cabinet on stand Sri Lanka, mid-18th century
Measures: H 234 x W 147 x
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Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Macassar
H 92.13 in W 57.88 in D 31.11 in
Early 20th Century Colonial Solid Satinwood Table with Caned Top, Sri Lanka
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand-carved solid satinwood table with caned top, Sri Lanka, Colonial, circa 1900.
Central
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Antique Early 1900s Sri Lankan British Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Cane, Satinwood
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
Materials
Cane, Teak
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Caned Satinwood Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand-Carved solid satinwood table with caned top, Sri Lanka, Colonial, circa 1890. Central pedestal
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial End Tables
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
British Colonial Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A classic raffles armchair design from the former British colony of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. It is of
Category
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Ebony
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