Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700 Recently Added acquired by family descent

acquired by family descent

the fall front has the original blue velvet writing surface

with bird motifs in a floral ground and gold geometric devices

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

Each tier is supported by a turned pedestal

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700 Recently Added acquired by family descentA 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