Sino-Tibetan or Sino-Mongolian Silver
Covered Kalasha Vase
China or Tibet, 19th century or earlier
height: 14 cm
This vase, with a splayed lotus-petal foot and
cover, is repoussed and chased with vegetal
scrolling and four flower-shaped cartouches
that feature the Chinese characters for
longevity, health, luck and prosperity. The body
retains traces of pink enamel. Probably made in
China for the Tibetan or Mongolian markets.
The kalasha was used to hold sacred water.
Inventory no.: 35
Covered Kalasha Vase
China or Tibet, 19th century or earlier
height: 14 cm
This vase, with a splayed lotus-petal foot and
cover, is repoussed and chased with vegetal
scrolling and four flower-shaped cartouches
that feature the Chinese characters for
longevity, health, luck and prosperity. The body
retains traces of pink enamel. Probably made in
China for the Tibetan or Mongolian markets.
The kalasha was used to hold sacred water.
Inventory no.: 35