ANTIQUE 19thC BURMESE SOLID SILVER HAND CRAFTED BOWL c.1880
19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) outstanding silver repousse' bowl, repousse' decorated in high detail and relief with scenes of agriculture, villagers sailing, villagers sawing wood, transporting goods with two water buffalo, carrying water and planting crops. Surrounding the scenes and the top chased with scrolling foliage, at the base a band depicting naga tigers and peacocks.
Reference Number: A6642
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) outstanding solid silver repousse' bowl, repousse' decorated in high detail and relief with scenes of agriculture, villagers sailing, villagers sawing wood, transporting goods with two water buffalo, carrying water and planting crops. Surrounding the scenes and the top chased with scrolling foliage, at the base a band depicting naga tigers and peacocks. The workmanship is particularly detailed and of high quality. The bowl is unmarked as is often the case, acid tested shows a high 900+ standard silver purity, judging by the quality and style the bowl dates to the 1880's.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 11cm
Width: 19cm
Weight: 575g