ANTIQUE 19thC BURMESE SOLID SILVER BETEL BOX ON STAND, RANGOON c.1890
Antique late-19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, of traditional shape, highly-decorative, each part is chased in very high-relief with various scenes from Burmese folklore and Buddhism in shaped reserves, surrounded by scrolling foliage, the cylindrical box resting on a circular base applied with paw feet, chased with scrolling foliage and kneeling figures, the cover is surmounted by an impressive cast figurative finial modelled as a warrior in traditional Burmese dress. The piece has been tested shows a 900+ silver standard. As often the case for Burmese silver the piece appears to be unmarked.
Reference Number: A9199
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, of traditional shape, highly-decorative, each part is chased in very high-relief with various scenes from Burmese folklore and Buddhism in shaped reserves, surrounded by scrolling foliage, the cylindrical box resting on a circular base applied with paw feet, chased with scrolling foliage and kneeling figures, the cover is surmounted by an impressive cast figurative finial modelled as a warrior in traditional Burmese dress. The piece has been tested shows a 900+ silver standard. As often the case for Burmese silver the piece appears to be unmarked.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 37cm
Width: 28cm
Weight: 2260g