Antique Burmese Silver Inscribed Bowl

Repoussed Silver Bowl

This large silver bowl is repoussed with various typically Burmese scenes no doubt drawn from Burmese folklore, all between various borders which include a lower border that comprises a double row of upturned lotus petals, known as the kya-hlan motif, and a prominently raised upper border that comprises a scrolling orchid design known as the dha-zin-gwei motif.

The bowl has a central cartouche that is presented to the viewer by an angle with prominent extended wings and which is inscribed in Burmese and which translates as ‘Daw A Kyi’s cup [bowl].’ (‘Daw’ is the prefix Burmese use for ‘Mrs’).

The base is engraved with a flower or ‘snow flake’ motif which might be an emblem of the silversmith.