A finely decorated monk's bowl showcasing a pictorial scene framed by arches of plain polished silver, each arch is adorned with unique images of people performing daily chores. A rim of lotus petals encircles the bowl's base, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.These bowls also hold holy water for blessing Buddha statues outside temples.

Silver cup embossed and chiseled resembling lotus petals. The base of the cup is engraved in stylized Arabic within a star. A young suitor would despatch some betel to his beloved in a beautiful pedestal silver cup through a trusted intermediary. The acceptance of the present signified agreement to the proposal. Bugis people were seafaring people of South Sulawesi (known as the Celebes) that was associated with the notorious shipwrecks in the region.

This elegant silver cup, crafted with two rows of contrasting patterns, showcases a ribbed motif below a playful garland chasing around the rim, exuding a carefree charm that defines its character. Handed down through generations, its smooth, mellow patina reflects years of cherished handling.

This betrothal cup of the seafarers Bugis people of South Sulawesi was a recipient for betel nut shavings used in a marriage proposal through an intermediary. The stemmed cup is incised and embossed with stylised lotus motifs.

This silver betrothal cup, crafted with embossed and chased designs, features delicate flowers framed within panels of lotus petals, symbolizing purity and eternal love. Each intricate detail reflects the sacred bond of commitment.

A scalloped edges silver belt features a hexagonal belt buckle, pierced and finely embossed with intricate peacock and foliage patterns. Each of its fourteen belt panels shares this detailed design. A collector's belt in gold sold at Christie's in 1995 for US18400

A six-lobe silver teapot from Indonesia, made around the 1920s by a silver smith, with each lobe featuring repoussé and chased lake and garden scenes and a stylized lion knob is a remarkable piece. Indonesian silver from that period often blended craftsmanship with colonial influences, like Dutch or Islamic styles, and lions could symbolize power.

Silver cup embossed and chiseled resembling lotus petals. A young suitor would despatch some betel to his beloved in a beautiful pedestal silver cup through a trusted intermediary. The acceptance of the present signified agreement to the proposal. Bugis people were seafaring people of South Sulawesi (known as the Celebes) that was associated with the notorious shipwrecks in the region.

These silver lime boxes from Northern Thailand are of the highest quality depicting Hanuman popularly known as the monkey god in the Thai Ramayana tales. Suvannamachha is a mermaid princess falls in love with Hanuman, the commander of the monkey army. She helped him and the hero Rama free Rama's wife Sita from the clutches of the demon Ravana who is the mermaid's own father.

Burmese silversmith are renown for their artistic skills. They meticulously chisel and repoussé their floral scrolls, animals and figure motifs in a high-relief style on silver ornaments for a striking three dimensional effect. Besides that, each piece usually contains up to 95% silver. The high silver content makes it softer, allowing the silversmith to create highly intricate designs.

A rare and highly decorated Laotian silver lime box, octagonal in shape, feature three tiers of intricate low-relief repoussé work. The middle section is divided into 8 panels, with a prominent lion motif in a larger panel on each side. The lid is adorned with stylized floral scroll motifs, and its flaring stemmed base is ornamented with a heart or cloud pattern.

Gaus in Tibetan is a prayer box that holds a small statue of a deity wrapped in silk cloth, together with other holy relics.They are strapped across the body by the nomadic Tibetans during their travels as a source of protection and blessing.

The box is made of three different metals.The main image is made of silver and brass, depicting the eight Buddhist emblems interspersed with four of the numerous Tibetan animals. The details of the emblems, peacocks, monkeys, elephants and snow lions are painstakingly chiseled and repoussé by skillful smiths.

These are the eight Buddhist emblems:

Precious parasol: Provides protection against evil.

Conch shell: Representing the fame of Buddha's teaching that spread in all directions like the sound of the conch shell.

Knots of eternity: Intertwining of wisdom and compassion.the perfection of knowledge.

Vase of eight treasures: Symbols of good fortune representing the perfect nature of the dharma, longevity and prosperity.

The victory banner: Victory of the enlightened teachings, knowledge over ignorance, overcoming all hindrances and the attainment of happiness.

The lotus flower: Mental purity and enlightened. The lotus has its roots in mud but blossoms into a beautiful flower. Similarly, though a person may be impure but there is a potential to gain enlightenment and perfection.

The spooked and wheel: Known as the wheel of Dharma that represents the noble eight fold path.

Two golden fish: Being saved from the oceans of earthly life and suffering.

Note: Depth 7cm

Burmese traditional dancers are renowned for their marionette-like movements, which are amazingly challenging. The exquisite silver work depicts a dancer amidst lush forest imagery, reflecting the Pagan period dance style of the PYU kingdoms (5th-10th century.

Note: Length 6.5

Burmese zodiac signs is based on the understanding of the cosmic world which relies on the number 8. Each sign and day of the week represents an animal. You belong to the animal sign base on the day you were born. The zodiac balances the cosmos, regulates the harmony of power and promotes a pleasant atmosphere. The animal signs are Monday for tiger, Tuesday for lion, Wednesday morning for elephant with no tusk and Wednesday afternoon for elephant with tusk,Thursday for rat, Friday for guinea pig, Saturday for dragon, Sunday for Garuda (eagle)

This octagonal open silver box depicts a lion amidst floral scrolls encased by five rows of geometric designed border. The lion represents a noble natural leader who is strong-willed with self respect, opinionated and decisive.

Note: Length 9cm

The bird within a medallion amidst intertwining low relief scroll is probably a Garuda (eagle) from the ancient Hindu mythology. It is surrounded by a geometric octagonal border. The bottom part is decorated with alternating lion, floral scroll, monkey, floral scroll, lion, floral scroll and a bird. Although the monkey is not part of the Burmese zodiac, this piece could have been commissioned by a person born in the year of monkey of the Chinese zodiac.