Vendor’s waste paper basket proves to be rare Burmese silver bowl

A rare late 19th century Burmese silver bowl has come to auction having previously been used by the vendor’s mother as a waste paper basket.

The ceremonial Zoroastrian Muktad bowl carries an estimate of £10,000–15,000 at Barbara Kirk Auction…

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