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### Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Copper & Brass Scripture Scroll Case / Holder
**Item Overview:**
Up for sale is a beautifully detailed, mid-to-late 20th-century vintage Tibetan Buddhist travel scroll case (also known as a prayer tube or mantra holder). Crafted using traditional mixed-metal techniques from the Himalayan region, this cylindrical case was historically used to house, safeguard, and transport sacred hand-rolled scripture parchments, blessings, or delicate stick incense.
**Design Elements & Spiritual Symbolism:**
* **Sacred Base Seal:** The flat copper bottom cap is deeply stamped with the sacred Vishvavajra (Double Dorje / Crossed Vajra) emblem. In Tibetan Buddhism, this symbol signifies absolute stability and indestructible protection, serving to spiritually seal the container's contents.
* **Central Mantra Script:** Features crisp, raised silver/white metal lettering displaying traditional Buddhist mantra characters wrapped securely around the middle band.
* **Functional Lid & Chain:** Comes complete with its original matching domed top cap, which remains attached to the upper body via its vintage metal safety linkage chain.
* **Repoussé Patterning:** The main cylinder is covered in an ornate, hand-worked textured relief displaying classic scrolling floral motifs and cloud elements.
* **Total Length:** Approx. 12.5 inches
* **Opening Inner Diameter:** Approx. 1.5 inches
**Condition Details:**
This piece is in good, structurally stable vintage condition with a gorgeous, dark natural age patina and tarnish on the metal. It shows authentic signs of age, handling, and travel. Most notably, the lower base rim has sustained a historical bend/warp out of its original circular shape, giving the bottom profile an irregular, weathered form. The copper end-cap itself remains completely solid and securely sealed. The interior is clean and completely empty of any original parchment texts. Sold exactly as pictured.
*Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to confirm cosmetic details before purchasing. Packaged with care and shipped out fast!*
