A Carved Sri Lankan Solid Ebony Box

Deeply and very well carved with a scrolling flower and leaf pattern

The inside of the lid is inlaid in ivory with an elephant within a floral scroll

The interior tray with ivory and wood marquetry covers

Galle, Sri Lanka 1840/50

Length: 14 15/16″ (37.9 cm)

Width: 10 1/2″ (26.8 cm)

Height: 6 3/8″ (16.2 cm)

Condition: Very good, small crack 4.0 cm in lid