Pair Of Lions From The Kingdom Of Kandy, Ceylon, Early 20th Century

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Object description :

"Pair Of Lions From The Kingdom Of Kandy, Ceylon, Early 20th Century"

These plaques depicting lions holding a sword in their raised paws are the symbol of the Kingdom of Kandy, the kingdom based in central Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and were used on royal pennants and to denote the king's property. The Kingdom of Kandy was an independent kingdom on the island of Sri Lanka, located in the central and eastern parts of the island. It was founded in the late 15th century and lasted until the British occupation in the 19th century. The plaques are made of chased brass.

Price: 250 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Brass
Width: 35 cm x 2
Height: 26 cm x 2

Reference: 1643259
Availability: In stock