January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 267: A Tibetan Iron Handheld Prayer Wheel.
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A Tibetan Iron Handheld Prayer Wheel.
A Tibetan iron handheld prayer wheel, of elongated cylindrical form with a long, tapering handle. The cylindrical body is decorated with engraved linear and foliate-style bands, bordered by raised beaded edges. The wheel is fitted with a small suspended weight attached by a cord, terminating in a conical metal finial.
L: Approximately 21cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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