A pair of exceptional antique Tsampa boxes and covers. The burlwood most probably Rhododendron with repousse silver mounts decorated with confronting fiery dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl and Buddhist precious objects; set with real coral and turquoise cabochons. The interiors have painted two character chinese marks. Chinese craftsmanship of the highest quality for the Mongolian or Tibetan market. Please scroll down for further details. TO ADD ME TO YOUR FAVOURITE SELLERS LIST. TO VISIT MY SHOP. Date – Nineteenth century. Condition – Very good overall condition – the foot rim of one box has a dent. A few of the tiny silver pins which hold the silver to the burlwood are missing. The burlwood shows some natural faults on the insides of the boxes. Size – diameter 12.7 cm / 5ins. Height 9.5cm / 3.75ins. Any questions will be answered promptly. All the best from the South of France, Tony (scrapdixon). The free listing tool. The item “PAIR EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE TIBETAN MONGOLIAN SILVER TSAMPA BOXES BURLWOOD CHINESE” is in sale since Monday, January 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Tibet”. The seller is “scrapdixon” and is located in Sunny South of France. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.