Catalogue
Ceylon (Sri Lanka), base metal die for a railed tree of the type used by the Andhrabhrityas (Servants of the Andhras) in the Southern Deccan, The Chutus of Banavasi, c.A.D. 160-345, as used on making of lead double karshapana (cf.M.4972, cf.BMC Pl.VIII). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Ceylon, (Sri Lanka), collection of seals, sealings and coin moulds, housed in a specially made wooden box with individual compartments, the products of ancient Ruhuna, produced from the 3rd century B.C. - 7th century A.D., noted mould for the series of standing Lakshmi with handle (illustrated); others feature animals (mostly cows), a diverse range of shapes. Fine - very fine. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110