a fine 19th century tibetan silver buddhist monastic butter lamp

A Fine 19th Century Tibetan Silver Buddhist Monastic Butter Lamp.


Price

£475
| $624 USD | €567 EUR


Item Ref

H 1012

Description

Hand wrought and constructed from high grade silver. This fine example incorporates a complex support to the bowl section. Raised lotus petal are formed in high relief to the hollow-work foot - an internal collar and folds to the base structure lock the assembly as one. A central baluster to the support is also finished with tooled decoration.
The bowl section is externally finished with chiseled and chased floral scrollwork decoration - detailed by the additional images.
Overall height - 3 1/2" (89mm).
Weight - 2.85 oz Troy (88.6 grams).
Condition: Very Good. Minor surface marks, small bruises etc. (consistent with genuine age and usage). No repairs. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: H 1012


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