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A large silver Tshuptze flower medallion
Rarest of Rare Ladakhi ornaments!
Worn at the high-waist on a belt
The three-dimensional effect of the flower is stunning!
Silver with Turquoise and copper
Ladakh
Estimated to be from the early-mid 1800s
Very special piece that will possibly not be replaceable...
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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.
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