Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Jataka Tales Bowl, 1910

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Antique early 20th century exceptional burmese (myanmar) solid silver thabeik bowl, repoussé decorated in high relief with scenes from burmese … Read more Antique early 20th century exceptional burmese (myanmar) solid silver thabeik bowl, repoussé decorated in high relief with scenes from burmese mythology, depicting scenes from the jataka tales, one of the hundreds of stories recounting the former lives of the buddha.

this exceptional silver thabeik (offering bowl) is a superb example of burmese craftsmanship at the height of the country’s silver age, a period from approximately 1850 - 1930 that coincided with british colonial expansion, the decline of the burmese monarchy, and growing cross-cultural patronage. As royal commissions waned, elite silversmiths redirected their artistry to serve a new clientele comprising prosperous burmese buddhists, indian merchants, and european expatriates. The result was a flourishing of decorative silverware, typified by ceremonial bowls such as this one.

in contrast to european silverware, which was typically hallmarked, burmese silver made for domestic use was seldom signed by the maker. This particular bowl is rare as it features an engraved inscription on the base "viceroy's visit, burmese regtta, november 1928, winner university vs burmese 0, presented by u bah kyaw".

condition

in great condition - wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.

size

height: 11.5 cm // 4.53 inches
diameter: 19.5 cm // 7.68 inches
weight: 605 grams this piece has an attribution mark,
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