Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art Object Details

An iron pilgrim flask and cover Eastern Tibet, probably Chamdo, 18th century

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The flask is of circular form with an inlaid silver shou motif to the centre, surrounded by foliate motifs, brass mounts and a leather strap.

Dimensions

37cm high

Condition

Overall corrosion, marks and scratches which are consistent with age and use. Leather is dry. There are two old lead soldered repairs to the neck, each 1cm wide. There is another old lead soldered repair to the body, 1.5cm wide and there is a small hole beside it, 0.3cm wide.

References

For a similar flask see: R.F. Thurman and D. Weldon, Sacred Symbols: The Ritual Art of Tibet, Sotheby's, Rossi & Rossi, New York, 1999, pp.160-161.

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