NAM.1959-11-169-1

Burmese bowl or thabeik made of beaten silver in Burma, 1885 (c). With engraved eagle on base, a palmete border at bottom and foliate border at rim. Centre has repousse hunting and love scenes. Reputedly taken from the Palace of King Thibaw at Mandalay, Burma by Lt Stanley Malcolm Edwardes, 2nd (The Prince of Wales’s Own) Bombay Native Infantry (Grenadiers) during the 3rd Burma War (1885-1887).

3rd Burma War (1885-1887)