Antique Alms bowl - .800 silver - 1850-1900
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Antique Nepalese silver repoussé offering bowl, made of Argent 800, dating to circa 1850–1900, with dimensions 14 cm W x 14 cm D x 7 cm H and a weight of 292 g.
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Nepalese Silver Repoussé Offering Bowl
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, late 19th – early 20th century
Compressed spherical form, entirely hand-worked in repoussé against a finely chiselled ground, characteristic of Newar silversmithing traditions from the Kathmandu Valley.
Decoration: Continuous narrative frieze across two registers depicting figural scenes — possibly processional or ceremonial subjects from Hindu-Buddhist Himalayan iconography. The style and composition differ from the classic Burmese thabeik tradition, aligning more closely with Nepalese metalworking practices.
Upper rim: Beaded boss border with corded fillet
Lower border: Scrolling geometric and foliate band
Base: Flat hammered silver with applied decorative border. No inscription, no hallmarks — consistent with pieces made for native Himalayan clientele
Material: Solid silver, approx. 800/1000 standard
Dimensions: Diameter 13 cm / Height 7 cm / Weight 292g
Condition: Good antique condition, natural aged patina, wear consistent with age and use, no cracks, no repairs
Provenance note: The bowl was previously catalogued as Burmese; expert examination confirms a Nepalese attribution.
Keywords: Nepal / Kathmandu Valley / Tibet / Himalayan art / Silver / Repoussé / Offering bowl / Dhakya / Buddhist / Hindu-Buddhist / Newar / 19th century / 20th century / Himalayan silver / Ritual object
Nepalese Silver Repoussé Offering Bowl
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, late 19th – early 20th century
Compressed spherical form, entirely hand-worked in repoussé against a finely chiselled ground, characteristic of Newar silversmithing traditions from the Kathmandu Valley.
Decoration: Continuous narrative frieze across two registers depicting figural scenes — possibly processional or ceremonial subjects from Hindu-Buddhist Himalayan iconography. The style and composition differ from the classic Burmese thabeik tradition, aligning more closely with Nepalese metalworking practices.
Upper rim: Beaded boss border with corded fillet
Lower border: Scrolling geometric and foliate band
Base: Flat hammered silver with applied decorative border. No inscription, no hallmarks — consistent with pieces made for native Himalayan clientele
Material: Solid silver, approx. 800/1000 standard
Dimensions: Diameter 13 cm / Height 7 cm / Weight 292g
Condition: Good antique condition, natural aged patina, wear consistent with age and use, no cracks, no repairs
Provenance note: The bowl was previously catalogued as Burmese; expert examination confirms a Nepalese attribution.
Keywords: Nepal / Kathmandu Valley / Tibet / Himalayan art / Silver / Repoussé / Offering bowl / Dhakya / Buddhist / Hindu-Buddhist / Newar / 19th century / 20th century / Himalayan silver / Ritual object
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
292 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Nepal
Height
7 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1850-1900
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