RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 31st May
ANTIQUE 20thC BURMESE REPOUSSÉ SOLID SILVER "SAMA JATAKA" SCENES BOWL c.1914
£12,795.00
Antique 20th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver bowl in octagonal form, finely chased and repousséd with detailed scenes depicting a rare compilation of Jataka tales. One of the final stories in the Buddhist Jataka tales, the Sama Jataka is a favourite for its emphasis on loving kindness (maitri). Filial piety is also a key theme in this Jataka, making it a popular subject in Burmese dwellings, where the didactic impact of decorative items could reiterate traditional familial values.
Reference Number: DO11313