Rare Antique Tibetan Bone Silver Mounted Offering Bowl Himalayan Ritual Cup

An attractive antique Tibetan offering bowl carved from animal bone and mounted on a finely worked silver pedestal foot. The bowl features a graceful flared rim and smooth, translucent cream-colored surface that contrasts beautifully with the aged silver mount.

The foot is decorated with stylized lotus-petal motifs and beaded borders, a traditional design element associated with Tibetan Buddhist decorative arts. Bowls of this type were often used as offering vessels on household or monastery altars and are highly sought after by collectors of Himalayan and ethnographic art.

The simple elegance of the carved bone combined with the traditional silverwork creates a striking and authentic example of Tibetan craftsmanship.

Dimensions

• Diameter: 3 5/8 in.
• Height: 2 in.
• Base Diameter: 1 3/4 in.
• Weight: 136 grams

Condition Good antique condition with age-related wear, light surface marks, and a pleasing patina to the silver. The bone exhibits natural coloration and age consistent with antique Himalayan examples.