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Large Tibetan Wooden Temple Container,c1780
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Large Tibetan Wooden Temple Container,c1780

18th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Lovely large late 18th century Tibetan wooden container/bowl/bucket, c1780. Most likely a temple piece it oozes age and is highly decorative. The wood has aged well with great colour/patina as have the copper/metal embellishments. The decoration is very typically Tibetan with depictions of Garuda, phoenix and Buddhist motifs. Overall condition is good with minor surface wear, small losses to the metalwork and evidence of historic woodworm to the base, long dormant but treated anyway. All very much as you would expect from a piece of this age. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK shipping, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 24cm tall x 18cm wide x 18cm deep, just under 1 kg in weight. I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Temple Container to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1020433
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Lovely large late 18th century Tibetan wooden container/bowl/bucket, c1780. Most likely a temple piece it oozes age and is highly decorative. The wood has aged well with great colour/patina as have the copper/metal embellishments. The decoration is very typically Tibetan with depictions of Garuda, phoenix and Buddhist motifs.
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Overall condition is good with minor surface wear, small losses to the metalwork and evidence of historic woodworm to the base, long dormant but treated anyway.
Curious Antiques

All very much as you would expect from a piece of this age. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK shipping, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 24cm tall x 18cm wide x 18cm deep, just under 1 kg in weight. I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Temple Container to the 18th Century.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1020433
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Curious Antiques Profile Page

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A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Tibetan Wooden Temple Container,c1780

Archive II A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques. View II
Archive III A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques. View V
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Archive VII A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques. View VII
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A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques.
Large Tibetan Wooden Temple Container,c1780
Ref: SA1020433
A cylindrical wooden temple container featuring dark patinated wood overlaid with repousse brass and copper roundels and plaques.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Vessel
  • Period18th century
  • StyleTibetan Folk Art
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Copper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRepousse metalwork, Geometric brass bands, Embossed copper roundels, Hand-beaten plaques
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Tibetan temple containers were historically used in monasteries and domestic altars to hold sacred offerings, ritual grains, or water, reflecting deeply rooted Buddhist traditions.

These pieces are typically fashioned from native hardwoods such as pine or cedar, reinforced and ornamented with hand-beaten sheet brass, copper, and repousse metalwork.

Authentic items display genuine age-related patination, hand-cut joinery, wear consistent with ritual use, and traditional metal alloys lacking modern manufacturing marks.

Such objects serve as striking sculptural focal points when placed on console tables, empty shelves, or sideboards, contrasting well against contemporary minimalist backdrops.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity, avoiding direct sunlight, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying harsh chemical polishes.
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