An early to mid-20^th century Tibetan unmarked silver butter lamp, circa 1930-50

Of conventional form with a rounded bowl with beaded rim, the multi-section stem pinned internally. The bowl with four finely chased applied plaques of Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism over; the endless knot with the white conch shell, the wheel of Dhrama with the victory banner, the precious parasol with the two golden fish, the vase of treasures with the lotus flower. The bowl reserved with finely chased foliate decoration. The stem with applied carnelian and turquoise.

Height – 20 cm / 7.85 inches

Weight – 616 grams / 19.8 ozt