Buddhist oil lamp or libation cup

Made:
1701-1900 in Tibet
maker:
Unknown

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Silver buddhist oil lamp or libation cup, Tibetan, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Object Number:
A161180
Materials:
complete, silver (metal)
type:
oil lamp
taxonomy:
  • furnishing and equipment
  • furnishing - artefact
  • lighting device
  • lamp - lighting device
credit:
Sothebys

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