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Copper & Bronze Tibetan Container

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Copper & Bronze Tibetan Container
In this lot we offer for your consideration a copper and bronze container from Tibet / Mongolia. The container is in the form of a stupa, from late 19th or early 20th century. These containers were used to hold and transport valuable yak butter. Some used the container also for holding tsampa (roasted barley). The container is beautifully finished with nailed bands and an embossed motif. There is an attachment to both sides for fastening the leather band. The container measures 10 3/4" in height, 13 3/4": in diameter above and 19 1/2" in diameter below.