An antique Burmese repoussé sterling silver cylindrical box and slip-on cover, featuring high-relief chased continuous narrative panels around the body. The frieze depicts traditional Burmese motifs including an elephant standing amongst foliage, a figure in traditional dress, an ox-drawn cart, and a sailing vessel on water, set above a lower band of stylized acanthus leaves. The stepped lid features a central repoussé medallion depicting a seated *Chinthe* (mythological Burmese guardian lion).

Historical & Style Details

• Period: Early 20th Century (c. 1900–1930)
• Origin: Burma (Myanmar)
• Material / Technique: repoussé and chased silver
• Markings: faint stamp to underside of base
• Decorative Details: features narrative relief friezes of an elephant, ox cart, traditional boat, and figure, capped by a Chinthe lion on the cover
• Condition: minor age-consistent tarnish, slight light wear to base rim, details remain crisp

History

Burmese repoussé silverware achieved international acclaim during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly during the British colonial era. Master silversmiths in Mandalay and Rangoon crafted intricate silver vessels using deep repoussé techniques, decorating them with scenes from the Ramayana, Jataka tales, and rural life for both elite local patronage and the colonial export market.