Burma . 233. MOUNTAIN CASCADE. ro8 BURMA. 234. WASHING FOR GOLD. silver, of the work, for work-manship. The fineness of thegold used is from eighteen totwenty-two and a half is the alloy for gold(four to sixteen yu^ of copperto the kyat or tikal). Silveris used of rupee fineness (fouryu^ of alloy to the kyai) up topure metal (baw). The inter-mediate fineness of sterlingsilver is the most is alloyed with copperand with zinc. With the fewimplements named above, plate for display and ornaments for womens wear arefashioned, of beautiful design and considerable finish. Ch
Burma . 233. MOUNTAIN CASCADE. ro8 BURMA. 234. WASHING FOR GOLD. silver, of the work, for work-manship. The fineness of thegold used is from eighteen totwenty-two and a half is the alloy for gold(four to sixteen yu^ of copperto the kyat or tikal). Silveris used of rupee fineness (fouryu^ of alloy to the kyai) up topure metal (baw). The inter-mediate fineness of sterlingsilver is the most is alloyed with copperand with zinc. With the fewimplements named above, plate for display and ornaments for womens wear arefashioned, of beautiful design and considerable finish. Chasing and repouss^ornament are used for the gold and silver plate, filigree and beading for thegold ornaments. Those who can afford it, serve drinking-water to their guestsin a large silver bowl {paid) holding a gallon or so, with a small palA floatingon the water. Other objects of luxury are silver lime-boxes, betel-boxes, haftsand scabbards of sabres. Broad zones of r^oz^j-jZ-work are relieved by filletsand headings. The plain vessel h
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