REDUCED Tibetan Silver Cylindrical Box With Carving

Vintage Collectibles : Oriental : Tibetan Silver : Dragons : Asian : Box

 

This Asian box has many depictions of dragons and the legendary Phoenix birds, along with emblems resembling flowers. These figures are actually soldered onto the box. This could have been used to carry medicine, tea, money, or a chop, among other uses. The cylinder stands 3" high and the diameter is 1 1/2". Buyer should be aware that "Tibetan silver" is not pure silver but is a combination of silver and other alloys such as tin or antimony.

Item ID: 419