Large Antique Burmese Silver Repoussé Filigree Offering Bowl 9.5”D x 6 - $680 (Newton/Wellesley/Needham)

Large Antique Burmese Silver Repoussé Filigree Offering Bowl 9.5”D x 6 1

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This is a Burmese (Myanmar) silver repoussé and filigree offering bowl, dating from the "Silver Age" of craftsmanship (c. 1880–1930). The bowl features highly detailed relief panels depicting mythological or religious scenes with multiple figures, alongside intricate floral and foliate scrollwork. Patterned rim and engraved interior base suggest high-quality, hand-finished artistry. Such bowls were traditionally made for ceremonial offering purposes and as status symbols, often crafted by skilled silversmiths using techniques such as repoussé and hand chasing for fine detail. The pierced floral designs and rope-like borders are common motifs in Burmese ceremonial bowls—these decorative elements reflect influences from both indigenous and Indian art traditions. The patina and wear visible on this piece suggest genuine age, supporting its authenticity as an antique and not a new reproduction.

The majority of Burmese bowls from the Silver Age were made of high-purity silver (often 900 or better), though some are silver-plated brass. This piece is conservatively assumed as being made of silver-plated brass, and priced accordingly.

The following is a recent auction for a very similar bowl"
https://auctionet.com/en/events/978-the-festive-sale/20-large-burmese-silver-pierced-bowl

Measurements: 9.5”D x 6.5”H. Weight: 1,070g

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posted: 2026-03-04 14:29

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Large Antique Burmese Silver Repoussé Filigree Offering Bowl 9.5”D x...

This is a Burmese (Myanmar) silver repoussé and filigree offering bowl, dating from the "Silver Age" of craftsmanship (c. 1880–1930). The bowl features highly detailed relief panels depicting...