18th C. Tibetan Yellow Bronze Royal Seal or Chop
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Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A cast yellow bronze royal seal in the form of a cylinder capped by a flame-like form. This item was used by high officials in the Tibetan Royal Court to certify the text of decrees. The upper body and flame have ornate cast decoration, giving them a textured appearance; the lower part of the cylinder is smooth and hollow. Size: 0.85" W x 2.25" H (2.2 cm x 5.7 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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#124683
Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A cast yellow bronze royal seal in the form of a cylinder capped by a flame-like form. This item was used by high officials in the Tibetan Royal Court to certify the text of decrees. The upper body and flame have ornate cast decoration, giving them a textured appearance; the lower part of the cylinder is smooth and hollow. Size: 0.85" W x 2.25" H (2.2 cm x 5.7 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#124683
Condition
Matte patina on surface. Very nice preservation of detail.
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18th C. Tibetan Yellow Bronze Royal Seal or Chop
Estimate $600 - $900
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