{"title":"Tibetan Ritual Objects","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antique-tibet-shamans-crown","title":"SOLD Antique Tibet Shaman's Crown","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28748319811,"sku":"9999-S4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/SOLD-Antique-Tibet-Shaman-s-Crown-WOVENSOULS-1687370179240.jpg?v=1687370180"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-lamas-copper-pot-rare-collectible-from-tibet","title":"390 SOLD Antique Tibetan Lama's Pot - Rare Collectible from Tibet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique small copper \u0026amp; brass pot belonging to a Lama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLid is wooden and has a leather string attached. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHas signs of usage that indicate that this piece has lived a hearty life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne part appears to be broken\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Shigatse, Tibet in 2007 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 4 inches tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29847481347,"sku":"390","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/390-SOLD-Antique-Tibetan-Lama-s-Pot---Rare-Collectible-from-Tibet-WOVENSOULS-1687372406912.jpg?v=1687372408"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-music-sutra-manuscript","title":"292 SOLD Rare Antique Tibetan Buddhist Music Sutra Manuscript - World Heritage Art!","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Set of 6 Buddhist Sutra Folios with unique Musical Notation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of handwritten panels contains Buddhist sutras or chants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the text is a language of visual musical notation now believed to be extinct. Skillfully handwritten using a brush to create thick and thin strokes at different points in the script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely rendered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny inscriptions on the edges written perpendicular to the main text may be the signature of the writer or a reference to the content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36cm x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18th century or Earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Tibet or Mongolia \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLosses to edges, minor staining and damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnparalleled example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888058243,"sku":"292","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/292-Rare-Antique-Tibetan-Buddhist-Music-Sutra-Manuscript---World-Heritage-Art_-WOVENSOULS-1687374927593.jpg?v=1695612535"},{"product_id":"933-antique-tibetan-buddhist-kapala-mala-meditation-beads","title":"933 Antique Tibetan Buddhist Mala Meditation Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Prayer beads used by Buddhists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibet and the Himalayan belt, people everywhere either have a prayer wheel or prayer beads in their hands. The constant chanting of Buddha's names or mantras as one counts the beads is meditative and keeps one away from thinking negative thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(This practice is also followed in Hinduism and I have watched my grandmother use wooden beads daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e108 bone (or maybe kapala)  beads present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s or early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibet \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany beads have been decorated with a metal ring. It appears that many of the beads were decorated with some red \/ blue clay paste that has now fallen off over decades of usage. Remnants remain in a few beads. . \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge related deterioration \/ holes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional metal (may include some silver content) embellishments that are also worn as separate decorative ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888123907,"sku":"933","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/AntiqueTibetanMalaPrayerBeadsBoneKapala06.jpg?v=1745291771"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-crown","title":"985 SOLD Antique Buddhist Tantric Priest Ceremonial Diadem Crown","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1620-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1620-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest\"\u003eLink to a similar crown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large copper crown or mukut worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the six statuettes of meditating Buddhas, we see\u003cspan\u003e five different mudras or positions of the hands of the Buddha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe three main domes are made of copper, the ornate decor is made of brass that is possibly gold-plated and inlaid with semi-precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a semi-vajra mounted on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner cloth has been replaced recently due to extensive wear and tear on the original cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888126467,"sku":"985","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/985-sold-antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-diadem-crown.jpg?v=1633064750"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-sutra-manuscript-unknown-script-on-wood","title":"1135 SOLD - Antique Tibetan Wood Manuscript Sutra - Unknown Script","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eBuddhist Manuscript consisting of a set of ten wooden sutra folios and two painted wooden covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mantras have been etched or carved into the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden base of the folios has uneven colors and a few marks of wear and tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe script is under study and has not been identified yet. It has been suggested that the script could be Zhang Zhung - the old Bon language that was used in Tibet in the ancient times - but this suggestion has yet to be studied and confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some white substrate in some etched letters in a few folios.There is mild edge wear on a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two painted covers have a red base and a floral motif painted over that. One of covers has suffered heat burns probably from a lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEach of the sutra folios is about 15.5 inches long and 4 inches wide and the covers are slightly larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[the cloth tie seen in the photos is no longer available]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1903460155416,"sku":"1135","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1135-antique-tibetan-wood-manuscript-sutra-unknown-script.jpg?v=1633078219"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-diadem","title":"1310 SOLD Antique Buddhist Tantric Priest Ceremonial Crown Diadem with Pancha Buddha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crown or mukut with 'Pancha Buddha' worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajracarya, \"master of the thunderbolt\", is both a caste and family name indicating those entitled to perform priestly functions. They command the highest rank in the Buddhist community, the equivalent of Brahmans in the Hindu community.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThis crown is worn by the buddhist newari monk called Gurju or Vajracharya.\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Copper,Bronze and Brass Buddhist Crown There are five separate Budha elements that are fixed in place at the time of wearing. The inner padded cloth is probably an old replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch heirloom items are consecrated and passed on when new pieces are commissioned by the monasteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be form the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e6 inch tall \/ 8 inch diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12236467929163,"sku":"1310","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1310-antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-crown-diadem-with-pancha-buddha.jpg?v=1633086836"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-tibetan-buddhist-prayer-wheel","title":"1288 SOLD Rare Antique Silver Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual hand crafted Prayer Wheel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of silver and has accents with gold gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains a paper scroll with prayer mantras placed inside a red cloth cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main wheel has a diameter of about 9 cm and the complete wheel is about 53 cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver cap at the top and the dome come off easily - I've used blue tack to keep it in place firmly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare heavy solid piece made and used with love and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory of this piece: Tibetan pilgrims offer these prayer wheels at monasteries as a token of worship. These offerings are then auctioned sometimes. This and the other prayer wheel 1286 and a few other items were acquired in such an auction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13509527863371,"sku":"1288","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1288-rare-antique-silver-tibetan-buddhist-prayer-wheel.jpg?v=1633089643"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-art-tibetan-necromancer-tantric-ceremonial-costume","title":"1015 SOLD - Antique Tantric Buddhist Head Priest's Ceremonial Costume - Carved Bone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of five parts: crown, cross-body necklace, two arm-bands and apron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worn by Tibetan Priests and is essential to important tantric ceremonies and rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apron comprises of large illustrated carved bones, carved with various Tibetan Buddhist beings, under which is a series smaller carved bones, interconnected with a web of small round beads. All of these have been carved by hand and then strung together\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular apron is notable for its well done 3-dimensional carving . The top row is composed of seven elongated, diamond-shaped carved medallions connected by bone beads that are strung with Buddha images, Dakinis and other symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background cloth is a maroon cloth (probably synthetic) that are both soiled from usage.There is a backing made of Gyaser-like brocade cloth. Both have signs of usage. Signs of restitching - where the back \u0026amp; front have been reversed. The arm bands have the Gyaser-like cloth as the base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown is a hat made of woven black material. There are five finely carved and detailed ornaments connected with beads strung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear seen all over the bone pieces especially on the ornaments in the bottom row \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApron is about 28 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete ornamented sets like this one are rare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bone components are estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apron cloth \u0026amp; backing are changed several times over the lifetime of its usage and are estimated to be from the late 1900s. The hat has been refurbished recently to maintain the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collection.imamuseum.org\/artwork\/27095\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Example seen in the Indianapolis Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e []\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonhams.com\/auctions\/21787\/lot\/71\/?category=list\u0026amp;length=246\u0026amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONHAMS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2014\/indian-southeast-asian-works-of-art-n09118\/lot.126.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSotheby's \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e$$$$$ \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14097830412363,"sku":"1015","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1015-set-antique-tantric-buddhist-head-priests-ceremonial-costume-carved-bone-2.jpg?v=1641966658"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-ganesh-rock-crystal-hindu-art","title":"1544 SOLD Old Himalayan Crystal Ganpati Ganesh TSOG DAK","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Hindu Lord Ganesh crafted in natural Himalayan crystal\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crystal is hand-mined from the Himalayas from heights of up to 15,000 ft above sea level. The location of the deposits makes it inaccessible for machinery and heavy tools and so the crystals are hand mined by locals and transported back by rucksacks and mules on week long treks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal is known by spiritual-minded as ‘The Eyes of God’ and is therefore handled with great care and respect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowned with an ornamented expertly crafted crown made in copper and gilted in gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses a ghau-like casement at the back for strength and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 inch \/ 6.5 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the crystal itself would have formed at the time of the formation of the Himalayas a few million years ago, the carving and the crown are estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsog Dak is the name of Lord Ganesh who is also worshipped in Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA similar piece sold for US$7000 in an Australian auction in 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auctions.leonardjoel.com.au\/asp\/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=LJ8261%20+++70+\u0026amp;refno=40540761\u0026amp;saletype=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINK \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibetan Rock Crystal Phurba has also sold at Sotheby's in 2005 for US$8000 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2005\/indian-southeast-asian-art-n08075\/lot.76.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39256434933835,"sku":"1544","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1544-old-himalayan-crystal-elephant-godhead-ganesh-tsog-dak.jpg?v=1633105455"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-ceremonial-priest-crown-diadem","title":"1561 SOLD - Antique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown for Lama \/ Priest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1620-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest\"\u003eLink to a similar crown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large copper crown or mukut worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Himalayan belt, on the occasion of Losar and other major festivals extravagant costumes are worn by the head priest and the costume includes a headdress like this one. Such clothes are reserved for the head priest of a monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive statuettes of meditating Buddhas are seen in different mudras or positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are three main domes are made of brass \/ alloy, with finely crafted ornate decor that is possibly gold-plated and inlaid with stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a semi-vajra mounted on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39326036951115,"sku":"1561","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1561-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest.jpg?v=1633108423"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-crystal-buddhist-art","title":"1609 Old Himalayan Crystal Buddhist Art Mahakala","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA fine example of Buddhist devotional art - a Statuette of Mahakala set in a casing of Old Himalayan Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThirteen figures in addition to the central Mahakala figure in all of 5 inches! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eEncased on a base of (most likely) gold \u0026amp; (quite likely) rubies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crystal is hand-mined from the Himalayas from heights of up to 15,000 ft above sea level. The location of the deposits makes it inaccessible for machinery and heavy tools and so the crystals are hand mined by locals and transported back by rucksacks and mules on week long treks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal is known by spiritual-minded as ‘The Eyes of God’ and is therefore handled with great care and respect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main figure is made of a different material ... may be resin of some type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilted in gold and adorned with what are quite likely rubies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the crystal itself would have formed at the time of the formation of the Himalayas a few million years ago, the carving is estimated to be from the early 1900s but could be from an earlier period\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5 inches x 4.5 inches x 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Himalayan crystal piece sold for US$7000 in an Australian auction in 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auctions.leonardjoel.com.au\/asp\/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=LJ8261%20+++70+\u0026amp;refno=40540761\u0026amp;saletype=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINK \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibetan Rock Crystal Phurba has also sold at Sotheby's in 2005 for US$8000 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2005\/indian-southeast-asian-art-n08075\/lot.76.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39610649477195,"sku":"1609","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1609AntiqueHimalayanCrystalBuddhistMahakala15.jpg?v=1760258875"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-art-buddhist-ceremonial-crown","title":"1620  SOLD Antique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown for Lama \/ Priest","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectacular large gilted metal crown with an unusual design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called mukut worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas - during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Himalayan belt, on the occasion of Losar and other major festivals extravagant costumes are worn by the head priest and the costume includes a headdress like this one. Such clothes are reserved for the head priest of a monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the serpentine emblems as well as the smaller Buddhist emblems decorating the dome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a semi-vajra mounted on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the frontal head piece that is unique and has not been seen in other pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch works are usually custom-made on order by the monastery and the design is unlikely to be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/blogs\/now-at-the-met\/2018\/vajra-crowns-ritual-art-nepal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink to an article by the Met Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39631953068107,"sku":"1620","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1620bAntiqueTibetanBuddhistMonk_sCeremonialCrown07_03190d95-e639-4cc7-a12e-397952869fd7.jpg?v=1695573418"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-lapis-buddhist-art-mahakala","title":"1626 Antique Himalayan Lapis Stone Buddhist Art Mahakala","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Himalayan Buddhist Art - Mahakala carved in Lapis Stone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\"\u003eThirteen figures in addition to the central Mahakala figure in all of 5 inches! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\"\u003eEncased on a metal base  (may have some gold plating) \u0026amp; ornamented with coral and turquoise beads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main figure is made of a different material ... may be resin of some type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving is estimated to be from the early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5 inches x 5 inches x 1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39783831535691,"sku":"1626","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1626AntiqueHimalayanLapisStoneBuddhistMahakalawithCoral033.jpg?v=1695576889"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-buddhist-prayer-wheel","title":"1785 Large Antique Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eStunning hand crafted Prayer Wheel with a paper roll of Sutra inside\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper with engraved emblems and letters\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains a paper scroll with prayer mantras placed inside \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a metal chain to which two heavy balls are attached that provide the centrigual force while spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a long wooden handle and a bone disc support. All parts connected axially with a metal rod. (See photo with the components separated). The components are not permanently attached to each other but with the spinning motion they wheel stays well-balanced on top of the rod+disc. When it is laid down, the wheel comes off easily for easy storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare heavy solid piece made and used with love and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory of this piece: Tibetan pilgrims offer these prayer wheels at monasteries as a token of worship. These offerings are then auctioned sometimes. 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