Near-Ancient Silver Ceremonial Vessel, Siam
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Near-Ancient Silver Ceremonial Vessel, Siam

ca. 1500 A.D.
Item Number: 868879
$995.00 $495.00
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Category Siam
Period
Material Silver
Dimensions 6"H x 5-3/4"D
Condition Very Good

DescriptionNear ancient Silver Ceremonial Vessel from Siam (modern day Thailand), dating to about 1500 A.D. Heavily chased solid silver vessel features a top panel embossed with a large band of floral designs among vine tendrils, while lower section shows seated deities among additional geometric and floral patterns. 249 grams of silver, body composed of single sheet seamed at one side, sitting upon small footed base attached to body along bottom edge. 6"H x 5-3/4"D at top, in generally very good condition, save two small vertical slits along top edge and typical wear from age/use. A large and showy vessel with great presence!

ProvenanceEx-private Santa Fe, New Mexico Collection.