Up for bid is a very fine pierced lidded Asian silver jar
with Buddhist symbols. The jar is about
5 inches tall by 5 ¼ inches wide and weighs 527 grams. The jar has a pierced upper half, with chased
scroll work and symbols of five of the Buddhist Treasures. The lower half of the body has bands of flat
and repousse decoration. It has a flat
foot with a lotus flower design, and a flat lid with chased decoration and a
rope edge. The exterior of the body has
a zig-zag of applied silver wire rope. It
is marked “SILVER” on the foot.
NOTE: This piece was part of a large accumulation of Indian
silver, some Hindu and some secular. I
am not sure why this Buddhist piece was included, but it is likely from
somewhere else in southeast Asia.
Condition on the piece is good. The rim is a bit wavy, but the lid is as
well. I am not sure is it was damaged or
intentional. Otherwise there are just normal
signs of use. A very fine piece of Asian
silver.