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Burmese Embossed Silver Presentation Chalice

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A Burmese embossed silver presentation chalice Burmese, early 20th century Measures: Height 31cm, diameter 16.5cm, weight 937 grams This remarkable and beautiful silver chalice, or trophy, was made in Burma in the late 1930s and offers a magnificent demonstration of the skill and beauty of Southeast Asian metalwork in the early 20th century. The main bowl that forms the top half of the piece bears a fluted rim and is embossed with figures, separately housed in a series of decorative frames, taking part in a kind of ceremonial procession or dance. The bowl is supported on a stem - the magnificent highlight of the chalice - which is cast as a kneeling dancer with winged bracers and a large, billowing undulating feathered trail at the waist. In turn, it is raised upon a circular base, embossed with alternating humans and animals, including an elephant and temple dog. It is engraved around the foot rim 'Presented by engineering staff B.C.C. Thayetmyo 1938,' - the B.C.C. in question are possibly the Burma Christian Council.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1938
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 172701stDibs: LU956333206062
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