Featured Tibetan Prayer Wheel - Older or Repro?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by KikoBlueEyes, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    I picked this up today, which the resale shop called a "incense." I realized it was a hand held prayer wheel. When I got home and started to research it, I saw that it might not be just tourist tat. So I am presenting it to you, as well as sold listings on Live Auctioneer that are similar. Some are referred to as antiques. There are differences though, which could point to mine being a copy. I wanted to see what you all thought. It has its scroll, which is turning to powder. Any thoughts?

    A SILVER TIBETAN PRAYER WHEEL WITH CORAL INSETED - QING - Oct 10, 2015 | Mandarin Antique Auction, Inc. in NY (liveauctioneers.com)

    A SILVER TIBETAN PRAYER WHEEL WITH CORAL INSETED - QING - May 30, 2015 | Mandarin Antique Auction, Inc. in NY (liveauctioneers.com)

    Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel w Scroll - Mar 29, 2020 | Sarasota Estate Auction in FL (liveauctioneers.com)

    A Tibetan Gilt Silver Prayer Wheel - Dec 02, 2017 | Leland Little Auctions in NC (liveauctioneers.com)

    A Tibetan Silver Tone Prayer Wheel and Snuff Bottle - May 21, 2020 | Leland Little Auctions in NC (liveauctioneers.com)

    Tibetan Jewelled Silver Prayer Wheel - Nov 21, 2020 | Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in Canada (liveauctioneers.com)

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  2. ritzyvintage

    ritzyvintage Well-Known Member

    I'd say its a tourist piece. Whilst I lived in Nepal (during the 1990s) I watched such items being made. It is also exceptionally difficult (almost impossible) to obtain a licence to take ancient/historical objects out of the country.
     
  3. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Sorry. I didn't thank you for this before because the platform was down. I suspected Tourist but that's fine.
     
  4. ritzyvintage

    ritzyvintage Well-Known Member

    No problem at all, but Thank YOU! :kiss:
     
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  5. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Just also wanted to confirm that it’s a tourist piece.
     
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  6. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Thank you. I was hoping, but that's why I come here to get honest opinions.
     
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  7. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Tourist piece or from one of your local Tibetan retail stores? http://tibet-handicrafts.com/
     
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  8. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Thank you. Laguna Beach isn't that far away. Actually there is a Buddhist monastery, a few blocks from my house.
     
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