A GROUP OF FIVE SILVER CUPS AND CUP HOLDERS AND TWO WHITE METAL AND COPPER BUDDHIST SHRINES, GAO...
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A GROUP OF FIVE SILVER CUPS AND CUP HOLDERS AND TWO WHITE METAL AND COPPER BUDDHIST SHRINES, GAO
Tibet, 19th century
Comprising: two silver foliate cup holders and covers; two different size wood tsampa with silver profiles; a silver stem cup with repoussé decoration of the Eight Buddhist emblems bajixiang and shou roundels; and two gao the larger with turquoise insets to the gilt central panel and original fitted fabric case. One Gao: 16cm (6 3/8in) long (10).
Tibet, 19th century
Comprising: two silver foliate cup holders and covers; two different size wood tsampa with silver profiles; a silver stem cup with repoussé decoration of the Eight Buddhist emblems bajixiang and shou roundels; and two gao the larger with turquoise insets to the gilt central panel and original fitted fabric case. One Gao: 16cm (6 3/8in) long (10).
Condition
General rub and wear with signs of oxidation and verdigris. Small dents to the repousse' silver.
The largest tsampa with an open crack to one side, approx. 4.5cm long, with other small ones to the base.
Gao gao: One with a clover cloth with humidity stain and leather worn, the back of the gao easily open. With a separate glass and textiles.
The largest tsampa with an open crack to one side, approx. 4.5cm long, with other small ones to the base.
Gao gao: One with a clover cloth with humidity stain and leather worn, the back of the gao easily open. With a separate glass and textiles.
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A GROUP OF FIVE SILVER CUPS AND CUP HOLDERS AND TWO WHITE METAL AND COPPER BUDDHIST SHRINES, GAO...
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