Antique Thai Siam Songkran Water Festival Repousse Sterling Silver Bowl 526g

Description

Gorgeous old Songkran Thai water festival sterling bowl has a wonderful history: "In addition
to the cleansing of the Buddha images a traditional Songkran involves the sprinkling of water by younger people on the older people as a tribute of respect and for blessings. This is much different from the water tossing we see on the streets and is a genuinely sincere event whereby scented water (with lotus blossoms) is poured over the shoulder and gently down the back of the person. While pouring the water in this manner, people utter good wishes and words of blessing for the New Year. The water symbolizes cleansing, refreshment of the spirit and all good things associated with life."  Lovely!
This beautiful bowl is highly prized by collectors of Thai/Siam silver. The bowl has been tested it to be sterling. The repousse / embossed work on the bowl is quite lovely, dancers, floral designs and more. Absolutely amazing. Signed on the bottom as well, as seen.
Size: All items shown against ruler or in hand or both in one picture to help you judge size. Measures approximately 8 ¾ inches across the rim and 4 ½ inches high.
Condition: Nice vintage condition as pictured. Please see all the pictures as they are part of the description.
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