Monastic Rice Scale: Tibet, 17th Century

Monastic Rice Scale: Tibet, 17th Century

This is a most unique and rare 300 year old artifact from Tibetan monastic life.

Used as a scale for the measurement of rice it is made of wood with bronze strapping.

A prayer or label is engraved on a plaque in Sanskrit on it's side.  

If you have questions on this piece please contact Richard Rudis at rudis10@cox.net

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