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Authentic Handmade Vintage Tibetan Presentation Set – .925 Sterling Silver & Fine Burl Wood
Up for sale is an exceptional, highly collectible Tibetan folk art presentation gift set. This set features four matching traditional bowls crafted from fine, paper-thin Himalayan burl wood with rich, swirling honey-caramel grain patterns, meticulously lined and jacketed in intricately chased hand-hammered sterling silver.
This is a premium high-status presentation or diplomatic gift set preserved in its original silk-lined presentation box with bilingual Tibetan and Chinese commemorative script.
True Handmade Authenticity:
Unlike modern mass-produced factory pieces, this set features genuine, individual bench-crafted variations. Each piece has been carefully weighed to confirm its handmade provenance:
- Twisted Handle Chopsticks: 26.89 grams (Stamped 925 Sterling Silver)
- Bowl 1: 17.93 grams
- Bowl 2: 17.24 grams
- Bowl 3: 17.81 grams
- Bowl 4: 18.00 grams
- Total Component Weight (Excluding Box): 97.87 grams
Design Details:
- Bowls: Each bowl features a gold-toned Buddhist Auspicious emblem (Lotus motif) inside the center basin, surrounded by hand-chased dragon designs running along the exterior silver jackets.
- Alternating Altar Symbols: To create symbolic balance, the bases of the bowls alternate. Two feature the stylized rounded Lotus Flower (Padma) for purity, and two feature the pointed Three Jewels Wisdom Flame Motif.
- Presentation Box: Hardcase red patterned exterior lined in striking gold-yellow padded silk to hold the pieces perfectly in place.
- Gilt-Silver / Gold-Wash Medallions:The center basin of each bowl features an matching gold-washLotus Mandalaemblem creating a stunning visual contrast against the hand-polished sterling silver.
Condition:
Excellent vintage/pre-owned condition. The metal work shows fantastic luster and the wood surfaces are completely intact with no splits, dents, or structural issues. The box latch functions perfectly. Please review all high-resolution scale photos for exact cosmetic and weight details.
