ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE SILVER-GILT & ROCK CRYSTAL, GEM SET BRUSH WASH BOWL c.1880
Antique 19th Century Chinese / Tibetan gem-set, silver-gilt & rock crystal brush wash pot, the naturaly shaped body beautifully applied with silver gilt wire-work, set with rubys and emeralds. The bowl set on a decorative foot, beautiful floral decoration and bead-work along the rims, both sides dipicting antelopes.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4628
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Chinese / Tibetan gem-set, silver-gilt & rock crystal brush wash pot, the naturaly shaped body beautifully applied with silver gilt wire-work, set with rubys and emeralds. The bowl set on a decorative foot, beautiful floral decoration and bead-work along the rims, both sides dipicting antelopes. Was probably made in Tibet / Napal in the 19th Century for the Chinese market.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 7.5cm
Width: 19 x 12.5cm
Weight: 1030g