ANTIQUE FINE ART, ARMS & ARMOR, JULY 13th, 24
Lot 3227:
This tall, chalice-like Tibetan butter lamp is notable for its significant age and size, the purity of the silver used in its manufacture, its fine condition, and splendid proportions.Made from beaten silver, the lamp is well proportioned.The tall conical foot has been chased with mystical dragons. The bowl that holds the butter oil is beautifully engraved with Buddhistic symbols and mystical animals.Joining the bowl to the foot is a mid-section in the form of a kalasha or longevity vase and decorarted with turquoise stones.The forms of such lamps is reminiscent of the Christian chalice. The lamp would have been used on an altar, filled to the brim with yak butter oil and with a single wick floating in the bowl.The example here is particularly fine, with great decorative presence, and with obvious age, dating to the 18th century if not earlier. Size: 11 3/4" x 8 1/2". Wt: 1430 grams, 3 lbs 2.4 oz.Provenance: Ex Spinks auction, London. Purchased in 1986.~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected].
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