Burmese Silver Beaker

Repoussed Silver Beaker

This elegant cup or beaker rises from a small flat base, with gently curved sides. It is repoused in high relief with figures in traditional Burmese dress amid trees and an umbrella, and over a wide acanthus leaf border. The background has been finely tooled.

The repousse and engraving work is all of a high quality. The beaker has a good weight and is of good quality silver.

References:

Fraser-Lu, S., Silverware of South-East Asia, Oxford University Press, 1989.Provenance:

UK art market