Antique Pair of Gilded & Tooled Silver Sino-Tibetan Cup Covers w. Coral Red Finials
- Here is a beautiful pair of early Tibetan-Chinese cup covers in the shape of temple chimes
- Gilded solid silver, very finely decorated with blooming lotus, other floral motifs and meanders
- Reticulated (the left one) to some extent with symbolic endless/eternal Buddhist knots
- The top finials are made out of polished red coral
- Deep hand gilding, exceptional pieces with ritualistic significance
- One may imagine the quality of the cups which this pair was intended to cover and compliment. Possibly and very likely - Imperial porcelain or delicate rare Jade
- Authentic Sino-Tibetan antique pair, circa 18th century
- Measurements: Approximately 4.5" diameter (across) x 2.75" tall
- Weighs 172 g = 6 oz.
- Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original and fully intact! The original gilding is still retained!
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