Burmese silver art : masterpieces illuminating Buddhist, Hindu & mythological stories of purpose & wisdom / David C. Owens
Author(s): Owens, David C.
Library Item Details
- Main Title
- Burmese silver art : masterpieces illuminating Buddhist, Hindu & mythological stories of purpose & wisdom
- Author(s)
- Owens, David C.
- Publisher
- Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2020
- Collation
- 208 pages : illustrations
21 cm - ISBN
- 9789814868884
- Dewey Class
- 739.238
- Contents
- Preface -- 1. Prologue -- 2. A Frame of Reference. Pyu Period ; The Burmese Silver Age ; Silversmiths and Patrons ; Silversmithing ; Silver Sources -- 3. One Hundred Silver Artefacts from the Noble Silver Collection. Betel Boxes and Food Platters ; Cheroot, Treasure and Dried Fruit Boxes ; Master Silversmiths (c. 1880-1910) ; Ceremonial Offering Bowls ; Food Storage Jars ; Lime Boxes ; Drinking Vessels and Vases ; Variety Silverwork ; Silversmiths' Marks -- 4. Understanding the Decorative Narratives. Early Life of the Buddha ; Jataka Tales ; Therigatha Scriptural Poem ; Ramayana Epic - The Deeds of Rama ; Legends and Mythology ; Konbaung Royal Family ; Floral and Fauna -- Appendices. Appendix One: Silver - A Precious and Noble Metal ; Appendix Two: Charting the Collection.
- Language
- English
- Subject
- Silverwork -- Burma -- 19th century
Symbolism in art
Buddhist art and symbolism - BRN
- 10025
Availability
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Rotunda Library & Archive
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Books
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739.238 OWE
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