Bidspirit auction | An old silver plated Tibetan

An old silver plated Tibetan ceremonial lamp (Butter Lamp) - An old silver-plated Tibetan ceremonial lamp (Butter Lamp), 20th century, designed as two cones joined at their narrow ends, decorated with handcrafted engravings, height: 7.5 cm. * For Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout the Himalayas, butter lamps are an essential element in every temple They symbolize the light of wisdom and provide a means of offering light. They are traditionally burned using ghee and a wick made of cotton for support.