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

Of shaped oblong form upon four ball feet. The domed hinged lid with chased decoration of a rosette reserved with foliate scrolls. The sides with similar chased decoration. The underside with a flat chased circular cartouche with scalloped edge, reserved with foliate scrolls. Marked to the base interior with lion rampant sinha mark and KAA (Kandyan Arts Association).

Length – 12.8 cm / 5 inches

Weight – 173 grams / 5.56 ozt