A Burmese silver offering bowl Burma (Myanmar), late 19th century, underside of base with peacock in display signature Circular, with fold over rim, repousse work, with central frieze around the body depicting in high relief figural modelling with two figures holding a peacock, with a group of four and three figures either side of a tiger pulling down another figure, also depicting a bullock driven cart, the backdrop with intricate foliate scrolls, below shaped architrave, the band below with repeating betel leaves, the underside of the base with a chased peacock signature, height 10cm, diameter 14cm, weight 15.6oz, weight 485gms. Footnotes: From A Private collection of Indian and Burmese Colonial Silver Literature: In Indian Silver 1858-1947, (1999 London), p.41, Wynyard Wilkinson writes: 'There are a number of variations of 'peacock' signatures, probably referring to different makers, all of whom are indirectly claiming past royal patronage. Pieces signed by the 'peacock' makers are always of very good quality workmanship.' For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing