Large silver-plated copper alloy butter lamp, Tibet, 19th century Made of silver-plated copper, the upper part of the lamp features a bowl serving as a receptacle, with chased and embossed decoration alternating makara masks and shou characters from which descend beaded garlands, all set amid foliage. In the middle, a mini bumpa ritual vase decorated with two dragons facing each other. The bell-shaped base is similarly decorated to the upper part, but the makara masks have been replaced by flowers, with a band of lotus petals and a frieze of grecques at the bottom. The lamp stands on a separate base with six chased and repoussé feet, decorated in the same way as the other parts and with bats. Height: 23.9 cm