Prayer Wheel

Description:

Prayer Wheel, Tibet, 19th/20th century, a jade archer's ring as the wheel body, topped with a silverwork filigree cap with a lotus knob, encircled with a band of calligraphic design in the middle, and a silverwork dish-shape bottom decorated with patterned bands, bone handle, (missing the chain and ball),ht. 7 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-1,000

heavy silver tarnishing, loosened joinery, age cracks and surface stains to bone handle, and glue residue on jade.


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