1880 Tibetan Solid Silver (Ming Porcelain Teacup) - Buddhist Ritual Stand Lid Set

$2,000.00
Exceptional Tibetan silver teacup stand featuring a Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain teacup integrated with a meticulously crafted Tibetan solid silver ceremonial stand or phor gshong (ཕོར་གཤོང་) and matching tiered cover. This sophisticated set represents a historical marriage of fine Chinese ceramics and master-level Himalayan silversmithing, commissioned for high-level ritual or aristocratic use. The porcelain vessel itself exhibits the classic characteristics of early blue and white ware, with hand-painted symbols within framed cartouches, set against a naturally aged glaze with characteristic kiln imperfections and fine crazing. In the context of Vajrayana Buddhist ritual art, the structural composition of the silver stand and cover mimics the Buddhist cosmos, where the base, saucer, and tiered lid form a microcosm of the sacred universe. The overall form of the silver stand is structured as a stylized, multi-layered lotus throne, representing primordial purity and spiritual detachment as the central porcelain vessel rests upon a sanctified foundation. Densely chased throughout the silver lobes decorated with auspicious symbols. The multi-tiered lid terminates in a vibrant red coral finial representing the Cintamani, or the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel, which symbolizes the power of the Buddha's teachings to alleviate suffering. This piece remains in excellent antique condition with no major chips, cracks, or repairs to the porcelain, retaining a deep, unpolished patina that beautifully accentuates the depth of the chased details. Weight: 188 grams weighable silver Dimensions: 6.5" Please see other mixed silver hollowware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
Exceptional Tibetan silver teacup stand featuring a Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain teacup integrated with a meticulously crafted Tibetan solid silver ceremonial stand or phor gshong (ཕོར་གཤོང་) and matching tiered cover. This sophisticated set represents a historical marriage of fine Chinese ceramics and master-level Himalayan silversmithing, commissioned for high-level ritual or aristocratic use. The porcelain vessel itself exhibits the classic characteristics of early blue and white ware, with hand-painted symbols within framed cartouches, set against a naturally aged glaze with characteristic kiln imperfections and fine crazing. In the context of Vajrayana Buddhist ritual art, the structural composition of the silver stand and cover mimics the Buddhist cosmos, where the base, saucer, and tiered lid form a microcosm of the sacred universe. The overall form of the silver stand is structured as a stylized, multi-layered lotus throne, representing primordial purity and spiritual detachment as the central porcelain vessel rests upon a sanctified foundation. Densely chased throughout the silver lobes decorated with auspicious symbols. The multi-tiered lid terminates in a vibrant red coral finial representing the Cintamani, or the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel, which symbolizes the power of the Buddha's teachings to alleviate suffering. This piece remains in excellent antique condition with no major chips, cracks, or repairs to the porcelain, retaining a deep, unpolished patina that beautifully accentuates the depth of the chased details. Weight: 188 grams weighable silver Dimensions: 6.5" Please see other mixed silver hollowware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP