Antique 1910s Bali Indonesia Silver Tray With Tarang Tapel Masks

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This Good Sized Silver Alloy Bowl Or Dish Is From Bali And Is Based On The Dishes That Balinese Use To Transport Flower And Other Offerings To Temples And Altars. It Is Repoussed And Pierced All The Way Around With Four Protective Karang Tapel Masks And Panels Of Patera Sari Flower Motifs. The Interior Base Is Similarly Decorated With A Large Karang Tapel Mask. As Mentioned, Such Bowls Were Used To Present Floral And Fruit Offerings At A Temple And At The Altar Of A Family Compound. They Might Have Been Piled High With Offerings And Then Lighted Incense Sticks Would Be Inserted As Well. (Nowadays, A Plastic Or Aluminum Metal Bowl Will Serve The Purpose.) As With Most Similar Items Of Balinese Silver, The Silver Content Of This Item Is More Likely To Be Around 80% Purity Rather Than (Say) 95%. References: Meulenbeld, B.C., Et Al, Budaya Indonesia: Arts And Crafts In Indonesia, Tropenmuseum, 1988. / Ramseyer, U., The Art And Culture Of Bali, Oxford University Press, 1977. Condition Is Good With patina And Normal Superficial Wear And Age. Dimensions 13 x 8.5 x 2.25 inches. Weight 465 grams.

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Antique. Refer to description and photos.

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