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Fine Silver Buddhist Symbol, Tibet, 19th C. browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art: Pre 1837 VR: item # 755548 Please refer to our stock # 1-0544 when inquiring.
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| Exquisite Buddhist symbol representing the Wheel of the Buddhist Law, surrounded by other Buddhist symbols on front and back, in an oval frame resting on a stylized double lotus tall base. Finely embossed silver, with, on each side, a coral (at the front) and turquoise (at the back) inlay at the center of the Wheel. Tibet, 19th century. Height: 4 6/8" (12 cm). A superb object in excellent condition. NOTE: there is a magnificent example of such object in the Newark Museum (Newark, New Jersey, USA). The description of the piece mentions that such object is the emblem of sovereignty of Tibetan rulers. Image and portraits of the Dalai Lamas sometimes show them holding the Wheel of the Law. | |||||||||||
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