Turtle Shell Ritual Bowl

Description:

Turtle Shell Ritual Bowl, Tibetan China, lined with pewter alloy metal sheet, decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems and dragons in repousse, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 9 in.
Estimate $300-500

flaking to turtle shell, tarnishing and heavy surface soiling to metal decorations, applied verdigris to sides, spotty patinas.


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