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19th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gautama Buddha Sterling Silver Conch Shell Trumpet
$ 1584
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Description
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Repousse Earth Touching Gautama Buddha with Dharma Art, Sterling Silver Covered Dextral (left to right turning) Conch Shell,Shankha, TrumpetEmbellished with bezel set natural turquoise and coral gemstones
Please note that one small coral gemstone is missing as shown in photos
Covered with fine quality sterling silver repousse Buddhist iconography decoration that includes a Buddha, dragon, many “fantastic” creatures and dharma protectors
One of a kind
Circa 1850 to 1925
Not signed or marked
When a scratch from an edge on a touchstone was tested with 18 karat gold acid the result was bright blue and white for sterling silver
Please look at the photos to see the images and detail
Additional photos on request
Good antique condition
Dark natural patina covering much of the surface is as found
It could be professionally cleaned
I collected this sacred art in New York City at the International Gift Show in the Jacob Javitts Convention Center in 2001
Imported directly from Markham, Kham, Eastern Tibet to Pema Gurung, owner of Pema Arts, Berkeley, California.
Collected in Tibet by Pema Gurung’s father
Size:
9” Length
4 1/2” Widest Diameter
Weight:
1,350 Grams
Composition:
Sterling or better silver covering
Dextral (turning from left to right) Conch Shell
Natural turquoise and red coral gemstones
Selling my collections of Buddhist art and artifact
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