Two Tibethan/Nepalese silvered brass temple stamps, presumably late 19th century.
Two Tibethan/Nepalese silvered brass temple stamps, presumably late 19th century.
Decorated with buddhist emblems such as eternity knot, double fish and conch shell as well as dragons. With holes for a cord. Height 26-26.5 cm
Dents, wear.
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The conch shell symbolizes the blessedness of turning to the right way. The twin fish symbolize beings rescued from the Ocean of Earthly existence.
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Used in Tibet by Buddhist monks to stamp religious documents, sutras and works of art.
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