ANTIQUE 19thC EXCEPTIONAL BURMESE SOLID SILVER THABEIK BOWL, RANGOON c.1880
19th Century Burmese, Myanmar Silver Thabeik bowl, repousse' decorated in high relief depicting different traditional scenes from the Burmese mythology, showing detailed figures set against a chiseled matted background in continuous landscape. The top chased with scrolling bands and base decorated with a thick band of betel leaves.
Reference Number: A4590
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Exceptional Burmese, Myanmar Solid Silver Thabeik bowl, repousse' decorated in high relief depicting different traditional scenes from the Burmese mythology, showing detailed figures set against a chiseled matted background in continuous landscape. The top chased with scrolling bands and base decorated with a thick band of betel leaves. The quality of the bowl is outstanding, heavy gauge and very crisp. The bowl bears English Initials MC, the bowl was probably made for an Important British officer stationed in Burma, who brought it back to the U.K as a souvenir. The base is not marked with a makers marks, but judging by the quality it was undoubtedly made by a great silversmith, tested 900+ grade silver.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - no damage.
SIZE
Height: 14.5cm
Width: 25cm
Weight: 1200g