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Lot 2439
Antique Burmese Silver Bowl
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1900, a continuous band of figures fishing and at work encircles the waist, floating amidst the figures are banners with inscriptions in detailed prick work, foliate scrollwork runs along the rim while a stylized foliate design is featured below the scenic band, the underside is marked with a peacock.

4 x 6 in. diameter

11.02 troy oz.

The form of this bowl is based on alms or begging bowls, thabeik, used by Burmese monks.

Wear to facial features from polishing.