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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700

About the Item

A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved decoration. At each end is a stylized bulbous shaped lotus blossom finial, both the the short end & long end having skillfully engraved openwork with foliate & dragon decoration. The pencase having two loops to receive a cord so the case could be hung from a sash or belt, the case is of unusually large size at 24.5" in length. Origin, Derge, Eastern Tibet. Condition is very good indeed, the metal has a warm mellow patina. Provenance, From a prominent collection of Asian Art, San Francisco, California
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Engraved,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1700
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition2200.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C9071stDibs: LU4876124204622

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