Silver Coin
Silver coin, Hejira date 1128 (27 December 1715 - 15 December 1716). Unidentified coin, possibly an 18th century Indian silver rupee. The obverse features Arabic script and the date is in Arabic at ...
Sinhalese Massa
A copper massa coin of the medieval 'Sinhalese' kings, issued by Queen Lilavati, c.1197-1211.
Sinhalese Massa
A copper massa coin of the medieval 'Sinhalese' kings, issued by King Vijaya Bahu, c.1271-1273.
Sinhalese Massa
A copper massa coin of the medieval 'Sinhalese' kings, issued by King Sahasa Malla, c.1200-1202.
Sinhalese Massa
A copper massa coin of the medieval 'Sinhalese' kings, issued by King Dharmmasoka, c.1208-1209.
Sinhalese Massa
A copper massa coin of the medieval 'Sinhalese' kings, issued by King Parakrama Bahu II, c.1236-1271.
Sinhalese Massa
Sinhalese Copper Massa 1273-1284 Coin of the Medieval 'Sinhalese' kings, issued by King Bhuvaneka Bahu I.
Skirt
A long skirt made of silk and linen, from China. It has red, green, black and blue pleated panels with gold embroidery.
Slipper
This is a pair of Chinese slippers. They are made from woven basketry with a blue silk lining. The two ridges at the front add extra strength to the slippers. The black elasticated strap at the heel was ...
Slipper
This is a pair of Chinese slippers. They are made from woven basketry with a blue silk lining. The two ridges at the front add extra strength to the slippers. The black elasticated strap at the heel was ...
Snuff Bottle
This opaque glass bottle is from China. The landscape scene of trees, flowers and a bird was painted on the inside using a feather. The top of the the bottle has been sealed by a cork and wax.
Spear
An old Persian spear. It is made from a long wooden pole with a long leaf shaped socketed spearhead and a long sharp iron point at the opposite end. The spear is decorated by red leather with interlaced ...
Spearhead
This two-pronged metal spearhead is from India. A black snake has been painted over the blade and socket. There is a socket to attach it to a spear shaft.
Spearhead
This long metal spearhead is thought to be from India. It has two ridges down each side and a socket to attach it to a spear shaft.
Spearhead
This metal spearhead is from India. It is leaf shaped, with a very wide blade. There is a socket to attach it to a spear shaft.
Spill Vase
This is a spill vase from Japan. It has been carved from a piece of bone and is decorated with carved figures of children. One child sits under a tree playing pipes, another child is fishing and two other ...
Spoon
This large spoon is from India. It is made of mother of pearl. The bowl and handle are fixed together by a pressed decorative silver mount.
Storage Box
A tall, circular, wooden, Burmese lacquer storage box. The box has painted oriental scenes in red, gold and black, and divides into horizontal compartments.