MALAYSIAN STERLING SILVER ROSE BOWL=KELANTAN=MS=MALAYA=MALAYSIA=JAWI SCRIPT=NICE

Description

MALAYSIAN STERLING SILVER ROSE BOWL
POSY BOWL
FLOWERS
KELANTAN =
MALAYSIA = Sterling Silver
MALAYSIAN STATES:
Malaya was restructured as the Federation of Malaya in 1948 and achieved independence on 31 August 1957. Malaya united with North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore on 16 September 1963 to become Malaysia.
Malaysia's territory covers peninsular Malaysia - bordering Thailand in the north and across a strait from Singapore in the south - and two states on the island of Borneo, Sabah and Sarawak, approximately 240km east across the South China Sea. All of its 13 states and 3 federal territories total 329,749 square km's of land.
Peninsular Malaysia makes up about 132,149 square km's and contains 11 of Malaysia's 13 states: Kedah, Perlis, Penang, and Perak are in the northwest; Kelantan and Terengganu are in the northeast; Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka are about midway down the peninsula on the western side; Pahang, along the east coast, sprawls inward to cover most of the central area (which is mostly forest preserve); and Johor covers the entire southern tip from east to west, with two vehicular causeways linking it to Singapore, just over the Straits of Johor. Surrounded by the Straits of Malacca to the west and the South China Sea to the east, the peninsula is edged by coastal plains and mangrove swamps. The interior of the peninsula is mainly forested, with a number of mountain ranges that run from north to south.
!!! Absolutely Stunning Item !!!!
Hallmark =
The script mark which is in Jawi, an Arabic script used in Malaysia. The script translates to the word is Kelantan, a state in northern Malaysia which has a tradition of silverwork. M.S. will be the maker's initials. Unknown? Can anyone help????
Approximate Dimensions:
Bowl rim diameter = 107mm = 4,22 inches
Bowl base rim diameter = 84mm = 3,31 inches
Width at widest point = 120mm = 4,73 inches
Rose grid holder (Frog) diameter = 105mm = 4,13 inches
Total height to grid (curved) = 88mm = 3,47 inches
Weight of the Rose Bowl, no grid = 126.0 grams = 4,05 ozt = 4,44 ounces.
Weight of the grid only = 33,9 grams = 1,09 ozt = 1,20 ounces.
Total Weight including the grid= 159.9 grams = 5,14 ozt = 5,64 ounces.
The grid looks and feels like sterling silver, but is not marked and not tested.
CONDITION:
Very good overall condition. Has a tiny bit of usage wear and a few small dings.
Some History....
Kelantan is the north-eastern Malaysian state. As a state, Kelantan is known to be one of the most culturally rich in Malaysia, and it has had centuries of royal history, which shaped its traditions, arts and crafts. It was linked to the 15th century Pattani kingdom as well as the ancient 2nd century Langkasuka kingdom with ties to the Cambodian and Thai kingdoms.  Malay silverware is known for its intricate designs. Kelantan is known for silversmithing, where Malay artisans work on silver derived from ingots and bars.  Kelantan silver is renowned for its intricacy of design and superior workmanship. Silversmiths use two kinds of techniques – filigree and repousse. Items range from the functional to the purely ornamental and include fruit bowls, tea sets, ash-trays, brooches and bracelets.
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