A Fine 19th c. Burmese Silver Ceremonial Box - Figurative Decoration.

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A Fine 19th c. Burmese Silver Ceremonial Box - Figurative Decoration.:
$1554.19

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Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE!Burmese, (Myanmar), silverware - dating from the 19th century.

A fine hand constructed, unmarked, high-grade silver* box.

Of hand raised rectangular form - the base resting on a plain foot. Both end faces are curving in profile - the two longer faces vertical in form. A recessed lip at the base opening locates the hinged cover in the closed position, creating a flush appearance on closure.

The cover face and four side / end faces are embellished with stunning figurative decoration, chased and embossed in extremely high relief. The decoration depicts episodes from the Jatakas tales, or previous lives of the Buddha- familiar to the Bamar/Burman people.

Size: Overall length - 6 1/8" (155mm), maximum height - 5 1/2" (140mm), depth - 2 3/4" (70mm).

Silver weight - 15.15oz Troy, (471.0g).

*Tested and guaranteed high grade silver.

Condition - Very Good. As described. No repairs or major dents - the decoration 'sharp & crisp'.

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