Tibet Tibetan silver plated / rock crystal Ornately decorated seal stamp - 16 cm (No reserve price)
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Antique Tibetan ritual seal stamp crafted from silver-plated metal with rock crystal, 16 cm high, 5 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep, decorated with beads and a Mala-style cord, authenticity: renovated original.
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This object is a ritual Tibetan seal (stamp) made of quartz crystal, metal, and adorned with various beads.
Seals like this were traditionally used in ancient Tibet by monasteries, high-ranking lamas, or noble families to authenticate official documents, letters and sacred texts.
The lower, transparent portion is made from a raw-point quartz crystal (often called Tibetan quartz). The underside of this crystal contains the actual carved seal impression.
The top and base are housed in intricately worked metal fittings (silver alloy) with traditional Buddhist patterns and scrollwork.
Star-shaped top: The metal crown has the striking shape of a five-pointed star with floral or astral relief embellishments.
Bead necklace (Mala-style): Attached to the object is a decorative braided cord fitted with traditional Himalayan beads, including red coral imitations, green turquoise beads and beads of bone or stone. This served both as decoration and to wear the seal.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
This object is a ritual Tibetan seal (stamp) made of quartz crystal, metal, and adorned with various beads.
Seals like this were traditionally used in ancient Tibet by monasteries, high-ranking lamas, or noble families to authenticate official documents, letters and sacred texts.
The lower, transparent portion is made from a raw-point quartz crystal (often called Tibetan quartz). The underside of this crystal contains the actual carved seal impression.
The top and base are housed in intricately worked metal fittings (silver alloy) with traditional Buddhist patterns and scrollwork.
Star-shaped top: The metal crown has the striking shape of a five-pointed star with floral or astral relief embellishments.
Bead necklace (Mala-style): Attached to the object is a decorative braided cord fitted with traditional Himalayan beads, including red coral imitations, green turquoise beads and beads of bone or stone. This served both as decoration and to wear the seal.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
Details
Culture
Tibet
Century/timeframe
antiek
Name of object
Ornately decorated seal stamp
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1990
Material
Tibetan silver plated / rock crystal
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
16 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
2.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Refurbished original
