Lot 159
A LARGE 'BURMESE SILVER' REPOUSSÉ CHARGER
BURMA, 19TH CENTURY
Auction: 09 December 2026 from 14:00 GMT
Description
circular, profusely chased in high relief and decorated in repoussé with Buddhist scenes, possibly from Jataka, central medallion depicts a seated royal or divine figure with attendants, surrounded by six separate cartouches; including a chariot departure, a deer hunt, a reclining figure crossing a river, other scenes include deities and noblemen clad in traditional dress, depicted on the wide outer rim are scenes from myths and folk stories
Dimensions
52cm diameter (2.27kg)
Provenance
Private Scottish Collection, East Lothian.