Silver, iron and amber seal. Tibet, 19th-20th Century

Seal composed of chiseled silver plating with foliaged and animal decoration, enclosing an amber element. The engraving represents a sea conch shell engraved upon a circular iron base.
This type of seal was used by lamas and important figures such as merchants and government officials.

Tibet, 19th or Early 20th Century

Height: 10,5 cm (4 in.) - Width: 4,5 cm (1-3/4 in.) - Depth: 3,8 cm (1-1/2 in.)

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