ANTIQUE 19thC BURMESE SOLID SILVER THABEIK BOWL, RANGOON c.1880
Antique 19th Century Exceptional Burmese, Myanmar Solid Silver Thabeik bowl, repousse' decorated in high relief depicting different traditional scenes from the Burmese mythology, showing large detailed figures set against a chiseled matted background in continuous landscape.
Reference Number: A9061
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 large 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 large betel leaves. The quality of the bowl is outstanding, heavy gauge and very crisp. The base bears an engraved floral makers mark in a circle, unfortunately I was not able to identify the maker, but he was undeniably a master silversmith, tested silver (900+ standard).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 12cm
Diameter: 21.5cm
Weight: 805g