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THBSuperb 20th C. Tibetan Silver & Turquoise Temple Stamp
Lot 56
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is an exceptional temple seal of sterling silver adorned with semi-precious stones and coral then topped by a massive turquoise stone! The base and stamp face is a copper plate engraved with the Tibetan "om" symbol. The tiered and balustered silver body is elaborately decorated with relief floral and animal motifs, including dragons, skulls, scorpions, and frogs. Set into bezels around the foot and central neck are 35 coral, copal, and turquoise stones. The upper finial contains the enormous turquoise, lightly polished but in its natural state. The form fitting silver panel on the verso features Padmasambhava seated within a flaming arch with a bowl in his lap and a trident. This stamp was a ceremonial and largely symbolic piece that was rarely used - if at all - simply due to this hefty weight and size, and likely resided on an altar as a gorgeous devotional piece! Size: 7" W x 19.5" H (17.8 cm x 49.5 cm); silver quality: 92.27% to 96.93% weight: 6168.86 grams (13.6 lb.)
Padmasambhava, also referred to as Guru Rinpoche in Tibet, thought to be among the most important masters who brought Buddhism to Tibet during the 8th century.
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172878Upper half is slightly tilted forward, but stable and secured. Surface wear commensurate with age and use - abrasions, nicks and rubbing to motifs. Chips and nicks to stone inlays. Areas of black patina and toning. Overall excellent condition and a heavy substantial size!Condition
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