λ A CYLINDRICAL IVORY BOX Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 17th - 18th century Of cylindrical shape, set in white metal mounts with a circular lid at both ends, the main box engraved with two parallel continuous vegetal scrollworks with small crosses to the centre, the mounts engraved with stellar and geometric designs, the central metallic band engraved with a row of lions ( sinha ), Ceylon's symbol, 4.3cm diam. and 11cm long. This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.