Lot Essay
The Tibetan inscription within a cartouche may by translated as "A jade proclamation presented to the 8th Dalai Lama [1758-1804] by the younger brother of the Qing Emperor".
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TIBETO-CHINESE, 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Rare Jade Box and Cover in Peach-Form
Tibeto-Chinese, 18th Century
Well carved from russet skin jade with a pale rim, finely inscribed on the interior with Tibetan characters highlighted in gold
5 in. (14.7 cm.) long
Tibeto-Chinese, 18th Century
Well carved from russet skin jade with a pale rim, finely inscribed on the interior with Tibetan characters highlighted in gold
5 in. (14.7 cm.) long