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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In contrast to European silverware, which was typically hallmarked, Burmese silver made for domestic use was seldom signed by the maker. Inscribing one’s own name on a sacred vessel was seen as vain. Instead, it was customary to inscribe the owner’s name or a decorational motif beneath the base for practical and religious reasons, ensuring the box could be returned after communal use and recording who would receive the spiritual merit of the offering. This box features a naga dragon bearing a flag.
This box represents the highlight in the Burmese Silver Age. Its form, decoration, and purpose reflect the unique convergence of artistic excellence, Buddhist devotion, and evolving cultural identities under colonial rule. By the early 20th century, such items were not only instruments of faith but also objects of historical and artistic legacy. This piece stands as both a sacred vessel and a cultural artifact, elegantly merging technical mastery with moral and spiritual resonance.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 10.5 cm // 4.13 inches
Width: 35.5 cm // 13.98 inches
Depth: 11 cm // 4.33 inches
Weight: 1520 grams // 48.87 ozt