Gilded Silver Yak Butter Container
Bhutan, 20th century
height: 19 cm
This heavy, lidded silver tapering container is chased
all over with typical Himalayan motifs some of which
have been highlighted with parcel gilding. A winged
dragon, a phoenix and a makara, all gilded, are among
cloud and vegetal motifs. The cover and the border
adjacent ot the base are decorated with various
Himalayan Buddhist emblems such as the endless knot
and a conch shell.
The base is incised with a chakra wheel motif around a
yin-yang roundel.
Heavy silver chains connect the cover to the base and
allow the overall container to be suspended beyond
the reach of rodents and other vermin.
The container has been used for storing yak butter.
Remnants remain inside.
Inventory no.: 47
Bhutan, 20th century
height: 19 cm
This heavy, lidded silver tapering container is chased
all over with typical Himalayan motifs some of which
have been highlighted with parcel gilding. A winged
dragon, a phoenix and a makara, all gilded, are among
cloud and vegetal motifs. The cover and the border
adjacent ot the base are decorated with various
Himalayan Buddhist emblems such as the endless knot
and a conch shell.
The base is incised with a chakra wheel motif around a
yin-yang roundel.
Heavy silver chains connect the cover to the base and
allow the overall container to be suspended beyond
the reach of rodents and other vermin.
The container has been used for storing yak butter.
Remnants remain inside.
Inventory no.: 47
