ANTIQUE 19thC BURMESE SOLID SILVER MASSIVE SCULPTURAL BOWL c.1880

£7,595.00
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19th Century Burmese Colonial Silver bowl, traditional shape and impressive size, highly-decorative, chased and repoussed with various scenes from Burmese folklore, surrounded by scrolling floral foliage and beaded boarders.

Acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard. The base bears a workshop mark depicting stylized leaves, inscribed (possibly signed by the silversmith).


REFERENCE NUMBER: A4197

19th Century Burmese Colonial Silver bowl, traditional shape and impressive size, highly-decorative, chased and repoussed with various scenes from Burmese folklore, surrounded by scrolling floral foliage and beaded boarders.

Acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard. The base bears a workshop mark depicting stylized leaves, inscribed (possibly signed by the silversmith).


REFERENCE NUMBER: A4197

DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century rare and magnificent Burmese Colonial Solid Silver bowl, traditional shape and impressive size, highly-decorative, chased and repoussed with various scenes from Burmese folklore, surrounded by scrolling floral foliage and beaded boarders.

The piece is exceptionally decorative and heavy, 2785g of high-grade silver (acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard). The base bears a workshop mark depicting stylized leaves, inscribed (possibly signed by the silversmith).

CONDITION

In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear. 

SIZE

Height: 23.5cm
Width: 33cm
Weight: 2785g