Antique Straits Chinese (Peranakan) Pierced Silver Presentation Bowl

Offered is a stunning, heavily ornamented antique silver presentation bowl, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th-century Straits Chinese (Peranakan) or Southeast Asian silversmiths. This substantial piece features an exquisite, continuous band of hand-carved pierced openwork featuring scrolling foliage and floral vines. The interior and rim are accented with dense, deeply hammered repoussé work and geometric borders that frame a smooth, polished central medallion. Equipped with dual drop-ring handles and integrated side brackets, this heavy, well-proportioned bowl stands firmly on an intricate openwork foot.

While unmarked by a maker—a common trait for authentic regional utility and presentation silver of this era—the metal has been positively acid-tested for high-grade silver purity. A masterful addition to any collection of Chinese export, Peranakan, or Asian colonial silver.

Specifications:

• Material: Acid-tested solid high-grade silver

• Weight: 1 lb 2.8 oz / 533 grams / 17.14 troy oz

• Dimensions: 6 ¼" Length (Diameter) x 3" Height

• Condition: Excellent antique condition with a rich, uncleaned natural patina. High-relief details remain crisp and sharp, with no crushing to the delicate openwork or loose components.