A GILT-SILVER SRI LANKAN DOCUMENT SCROLL CONTAINER by Unknown artist
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A GILT-SILVER SRI LANKAN DOCUMENT SCROLL CONTAINER 19th century

Unknown artist

Silver
 11 ⨯ 62 cm
Price on request

Zebregs & Röell - Fine Art - Antiques

  • About the artwork
    A GILT-SILVER SRI LANKAN DOCUMENT SCROLL CONTAINER

    18th century

    Decorated with scrolling leaves and four roundels with elephants.

    L. 62 x Diam. 11 cm

    Note:
    Such presentation scroll holders were used at ceremonial occasions such as the signing of treaties between the VOC and local rulers or at the exchange of important documents and official letters.
  • About the artist

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Artwork details

Category
AntiquesFurniture & Interior
Subject
Sri LankaDutch HistoryVOC (Dutch East India Company)
Material & Technique
Silver