Silver & Burr Tibetan Tsampa Bowl - Ca 1900 Vases This old Indian lassi cup

This old Indian lassi cup is from North India is made from nickel plated brass

This was likely used for the selling of kimono's in a shop

creating a beautifully aged patina that speaks to their long history and use

Constructed from solid teak with hand-forged iron bars

Dating from 1861 - Edo Period these old prints have been reframed by our skilled team in a simple matte black wood frame

Silver & Burr Tibetan Tsampa Bowl - Ca 1900 Vases This old Indian lassi cupThis small traditional Tibetan bowl is crafted from burr wood with silver detailing. It dates to circa 1900. Bowls like this are culturally Tibetan but found across Tibet, Kashmir, Mongolia & Bhutan. Burr wood was preferred due to its density and durability as well as its decorative nature. These bowls were used for both tea and tsampa (barley flour dough, the usual Tibetan meal). An iconic gift for a collector of Tibetan art. with beautiful silver