Large Djokja / Yogya oval shaped silver bowl, 1930, Dutch East Indies, Indonesia

Description

This large oval silver bowl was made in the 1930s.
Rare design with hours and hours of specialist handwork. The full body is decorated with a repousse design and hammered style silver.
Provenance: Bought at an antique shop in The Hague.
Silver grade: 800/1000
Weight: 327.0 grams or approx. 10.51 ounces.
Length: 27 centimeter or approx. 11.81 inches.
Width: 19 centimeter or approx. 7.48 inches.
Height: 4.0 centimeter or approx. 1.57 inches.
Condition: The bowl is in a good condition with regular traces of careful use.
The name Djokja / Yogya silver originates from the town name of Djokjakarta, Java, Indonesia.
Between 1930 and 1970, a lot of silver was made in Kota Gede, a town next to Djokjakarta.
All Djokja silver are hand made and therefore every piece is unique.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to mail me. I am happy to answer them and supply more information.