Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700 Recently Added imprints on it the contours

imprints on it the contours of their bodies

acquired by family descent

Each tier is supported by a turned pedestal

The hinged lid enlosing an engraved and pierced hinged grille to receive a sponge with fragrant scent

these panels repeating three times around the body

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700 Recently Added imprints on it the contoursA 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