LOT 188:
LARGE ANTIQUE BURMESE SOLID SILVER THABEIK BOWL
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LARGE ANTIQUE BURMESE SOLID SILVER THABEIK BOWL
A large antique exceptional Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver repousse thabeik bowl on three open work legs. The bowl is pierced and repousse decorated in high relief with plaques depicting different scenes from the Burmese mythology, base chased with a band of betel leaves and top with scroll band. The workmanship is particularly crisp and detailed. Circa: late 19th century-early 20th century. Marked with an engraved image on the bottom. The shape of the thabeik bowl is based on alms or begging bowls used by Burmese monks. Antique Burmese and Thai Ornamental Silver ware, Home Decor, and Collectibles.
Dimensions: 7 1/4" in Tall. 11" in Diameter. All measurements are approximate