Silver, stones - Mongolia - End of the 19th century
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Central Asian ceremonial Buddhist ewer from Mongolia, dating to the late 19th century, with an high-temperature ceramic body, silver mounts and inlaid lapis lazuli, turquoise and orange jasper, 19.4 cm high and 392 g, in good condition, unmarked but test-positive for silver, from a private Swiss collection.
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Ceremonial bowl of Central Asian Buddhism
Gasni of Badakhshan, late 19th century
A rare ceremonial beaker of exceptional craftsmanship, combining a body made of high-temperature fired ceramic with silver mounts and intricate stone inlays. The vessel is decorated with mosaic inlays of lapis lazuli, turquoise, and bright orange jasper, arranged in symmetrical patterns around a relief ornament featuring stylized dragons and cloud motifs. The rim and base are reinforced with finely worked silver bands, which protect the ceramic structure and emphasize its prestige.
Unlike many Tibetan or Mongolian ritual pitchers made entirely of metal, this example demonstrates the hybrid techniques of Afghan and Central Asian workshops, where the art of ceramics was enhanced by the addition of precious stones and silver mounts. The orange beads, identified as Afghan diorite, highlight the regional material culture of Badakhshan, renowned for its deposits of lapis lazuli and diorite.
The vessel shows no signs of ritual use, suggesting it was removed from the laboratory before consecration. Its pristine condition, combined with the unique mixture of materials, makes it a rare example of transcultural exchange between Afghan artisans and Tibetan-Mongolian Buddhist patrons.
Height 19.4 cm
Weight 392 g
Puncture not present, silver test positive.
It comes from a private collection (Switzerland).
Ceremonial bowl of Central Asian Buddhism
Gasni of Badakhshan, late 19th century
A rare ceremonial beaker of exceptional craftsmanship, combining a body made of high-temperature fired ceramic with silver mounts and intricate stone inlays. The vessel is decorated with mosaic inlays of lapis lazuli, turquoise, and bright orange jasper, arranged in symmetrical patterns around a relief ornament featuring stylized dragons and cloud motifs. The rim and base are reinforced with finely worked silver bands, which protect the ceramic structure and emphasize its prestige.
Unlike many Tibetan or Mongolian ritual pitchers made entirely of metal, this example demonstrates the hybrid techniques of Afghan and Central Asian workshops, where the art of ceramics was enhanced by the addition of precious stones and silver mounts. The orange beads, identified as Afghan diorite, highlight the regional material culture of Badakhshan, renowned for its deposits of lapis lazuli and diorite.
The vessel shows no signs of ritual use, suggesting it was removed from the laboratory before consecration. Its pristine condition, combined with the unique mixture of materials, makes it a rare example of transcultural exchange between Afghan artisans and Tibetan-Mongolian Buddhist patrons.
Height 19.4 cm
Weight 392 g
Puncture not present, silver test positive.
It comes from a private collection (Switzerland).
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
End of the 19th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Mongolia
Material
stones, Silver
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Condition
Good condition
