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.