Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700 Redo it was painted for the

it was painted for the exterior of the Horticultural building

He left for Connecticut in 1908

5 oz (71 grams)

Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Vases

blades & fork ends are solid sterling throughout

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700 Redo it was painted for theA fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved decoration. At each end is a stylized bulbous shaped lotus blossom finial, both the the short end & long end having skillfully engraved openwork with foliate & dragon decoration. The pencase having two loops to receive a cord so the case could be hung from a sash or belt, the