Burma, ca. 19th century CE. These are spectacularly painted bamboo offering bowls from Burmese temples, encrusted with colorful glass jewels. They were vessels used during temple festivals to hold water and alms. Both of these open and have heavily lacquered deep red interiors. They are incredibly light and have swirling, delicate designs in dark red over their gold exteriors. During Burmese Buddhist ceremonies, it is customary to pour water over images of the Buddha as part of a prayer offering; these bowls would have been used for that. Size: 17"H x 6-1/2" diameter (43 cm x 16-1/2 cm).

Provenance: Ex-Private Northern Colorado collection.

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