Tea  Bowl Stand with Cover andCup

Size:

12 cm high

Diameter bowl 9,5cm

Diameter stand 12cm

Diameter lid 10,5cm

Region:

Tibet

Type:

Tea Bowl Stand with Lid and Cup

Age/Period:

19/20th century

Material:

Untested silver

Condition:

very good; the cup is glued

Description:

Known as a Dhakya cups with a stand are placed on an altar before an image of the Buddha or a Bodhisattva and symbolizes the respectful obeisance of the worshipper before a superior.

On the lid four birds (phoenix or peacock)

The cup is marked on the bottom with”Made during the Qing Kangxi reign” (1662-1722),

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