Description A BURMESE SILVER REPOUSSé BOWL WITH ANIMALS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS
Burma, early 20th century. The bowl finely executed in repoussé showing seven animals and mythical beasts within reserves on the sides, including a phoenix, a dragon, a monkey, a mongoose, and a tiger, surrounded by floral and geometric designs, the base with a neatly impressed, elaborate mark of a peacock, one of the national animals of Burma.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition with few minor traces of wear.
Weight: 153.4 g
Dimensions: Height 7.7 cm, Diameter 10.6 cm