A mid-20th century Burmese silver bowl, Rangoon circa 1950

A mid-20^th century Burmese silver bowl, Rangoon circa 1950

Of compressed circular form with a moulded rim. The body with embossed decoration of various figural scenes probably from the Ramayana interspersed with Burmese rosewood trees against a textured ground. The upper section with a chased band of trailing foliate scrolls between textured bands, the lower section with chased stylised leaves. Stamped underneath 95% SILVER BURMA.

Diameter – 20.2 cm / 8 inches

Weight – 1156 grams / 37.17 ozt