RARE SILVER CEREMONIAL OBJECT WITH SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, SINO-TIBET, 19TH CENTURY With a slightly compressed globular body rising from a spreading foot and surmounted by a fluted, tall, domed neck and parasol-shaped top, the body finely worked in relief decoration of dragons amongst foliage scrolls and endless knots reserved, the top with a straight conical cap with almond-shaped finial with hardstone. In good conditions, minor oxidation under the base, a few hard stones missing, minor wears on the surface, need cleaning. 28.5 cm high, 16 cm wide, 500.3 gr. A RARE SILVER AND HARD STONES RITUAL VASE, SINO TIBET, 19TH CENTURY Provenance: from a distinguished north Italian mansion, part of a heritage of a Diplomatic Officer