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Tibetan Inlaid Silver Ritual Cup in the Form of an Elephant Head

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Tibetan Inlaid Silver Ritual Cup in the Form of an Elephant Head

Item Details

Description

Location of Manufacture: likely Tibet
Period of Manufacture: 19th-Early 20th Century
Dimenasions: 6"(l) x 4 3/8"(h) x 3 5/8"(w)
Weight: 1 pound, 2 ounces

For your consideration is a figural ritualistic cup in the form of an elephant's head. The silver cup is covered with archaic Chinese symbols and characters and inlaid with genuine coral and turquoise cabochons. The cup can be laid on its side to visualize the elephant head form or stood up on its tusks and trunk to be used as a vessel. No markings noted.

Provenance: From the Private Collection of a New Orleans, Louisiana, Antique Dealer.

Keywords: Chinese wine spirits vessel horn rhyton stirrup cup vase pachyderm animal ceremonial mogul

Condition

Please use all images as addendum to condition statement. Item in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, cracks, heavy wear or noted repair. We have not attempted to clean/polish this offering and will leave that to the discretion and expertise of the winning bidder. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Cosas Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.

Weight

18 oz

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Tibetan Inlaid Silver Ritual Cup in the Form of an Elephant Head

Name: Tibetan Inlaid Silver Ritual Cup in the Form of an Elephant Head
SKU: 172099672
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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