An early 20^th century Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) silver lime box, Kandy circa 1930

Of oblong form with a hinged domed lid. The lid with deep chased decoration of a bodhisattva surrounded by thin foliate scrolls edged with a repeating dot border. The sides with deep chased elephants and hamsa birds among thin foliate scrolls. The underside with a finely flat chased hamsa bird regardant within foliate scrolls against a ring punched ground. Marked to the base bezel with lion rampant sinha mark and KAA (Kandyan Arts Association).

Length – 12 cm / 4.75 inches

Weight – 184 grams / 5.92 ozt