Kavel 432

A large pair of Tibetan gold 'Vase of Eternity' earrings, each composed of solid gold body elements and gold-plated hoops with teardrop-shaped turquoise within decorative cell, pendant drop with coral beads and conical turquoise bead finial below, central large bead resting between chalice-shaped caps, upper cap with four straps set with small turquoise cabochons and filigree. For similar earrings see: Beguin, Dieux et Démons de l'Himalaya, Paris, 1979, page 284, no. 378. Kham Province, 19th-20th century -55.88 grams total, 9,5 and 9,9 cm-