Myanmar Silver and Jade Vessel with Deity Decoration

Burmese silver and jade vessel and cover, marked Myanmar, of…
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Burmese silver and jade vessel and cover, marked Myanmar, of cylindrical form with a domed cover, decorated in repousse with deities in shaped cartouches, set with four cabochon cut oval jade stones, height 12.5 cm x diameter 7.5 cm, in timber velvet lined presentation box with plaque reading 'With the compliments of H.E vice Admiral Maung Maung Khin, Minister for Energy and Minister for Mines,' total weight 145gm

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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