148: AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY TIBETAN BUDDHIST YAK BUTTER LAMP

The flaring hand hammered bowl with bands of tiny cast applied petals sits upon a bulbous knop incised with flowerheads above the bell-form base of narrow sculpted out-swept petals in bands over the flared foot with small applied cast petals and a beaded rim. No markings were found and the metal content is not known.
Measures 5 x 4 inches.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
Provenance: The multi-generation collection of an early Kansas City family in the same home since 1962.
$300 - $500