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Collection of Tibetan Money

About the Item

Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell all of them with little holes to adjust them to a belt or object to hold them together, all of them are parts of shells, very nice and old patina, 20 pieces available all in different sizes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Shell,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Schellebelle, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1956319506732

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