A Very Unusual Mid 19th Century Censer

Name: A Very Unusual Mid 19th Century Censer
SKU: as433a383
Price: 450.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A very unusual bronze censer from Lanka ( later called Ceylon by the British and then Sri (new) Lanka of a censor being carried by monkeys. The story says that Sita Ma, wife of Rama was captured by Ravana and held captive at a Hindu temple called Ashok Vatika in Lanka. Rama pleaded for someone to rescue her and the monkeys agreed to do so. Thought to be mid 19th century and in good condition for its age.

35cms in overall height
35cms in overall width

Price

£450.00

$598.01

€539.87

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Category Antique Metalware Date Exact age unknown Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Bronze Origin Sri Lanka Item code as433a383 / Item 3352 Status For Sale

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