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Tsampa container
Tsampa container

Tsampa container

Place of OriginMongolia
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
MaterialsSilver lined wood bowl inlaid with semi-precious stones
DimensionsDiam. 6 7/8 in, 17.5 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62M21.a-.b
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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This elegant container is for holding tsampa, the roasted barley flour which is the staple of Tibet. The animal designs on the silver inset is especially interesting and is more akin to Mongolian decoration.