A Silver, Turquoise Mooneater, Tibet Ca Early 20th C - Mar 05, 2022 | Yangki P Ackerman In Ca
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A Silver, Turquoise Mooneater, Tibet ca early 20th c

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A Silver, Turquoise Mooneater, Tibet ca early 20th c
A Silver, Turquoise Mooneater, Tibet ca early 20th c
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A Silver and Turquoise Mooneater
Western Tibet, circa 20th century
11.5 cm x 7 cm

Silver and Turquoise male official's right shoulder Mooneater decoration with Ruby eyes; with small, delicate carved turquoise on the head, including a Triratna (Triple Gem) of vertical flaming jewels at the very top. The carved turquoise leaves and shell shapes around the face are especially fine, as are the small turquoise on the three-row disc

The innermost circle of turquoise on the moon are squared, carved lotus petals. the two outermost turquoise rings are pointed lotus flowers, each with eight round turquoise stones around a circular center turquoise, which represent the four Cardinal Directions. This was worn dangling in front of the right ear of a male Government official while escorting a high lama into his audience room for a New Year's reception.
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A Silver, Turquoise Mooneater, Tibet ca early 20th c

Estimate $4,200 - $7,500
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Starting Price $1,700
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