Antique 18th - 19th century Tibetan Belt Pouch Coin Purse

An authentic antique Tibetan belt pouch or purse from the 18th - 19th century. It is of museum-quality and made of silver, brass, iron, and leather. The front of the pouch is richly decorated with solid silver plaques that feature a foliage pattern and are studded with corals and turquoise. The top of the pouch has a brass suspension fitting cast in relief and is adorned in the center with a mask.
 
MEASUREMENTS: The front silver frame's overall length is 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in).
 
CONDITION: Considering its age, the leather is still flexible, and the item remains in good condition despite usage.
 
REFERENCES:
A similar pouch from the Los Angeles County Museum collection is published in the book "Art of Tibet" by Pratapadityaa on page 254.
Please see the last picture in the listing.
 
We will also provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.
The market is flooded with recently made reproductions of Tibetan Pouches in China and Tibet. These reproductions do not have any historical or investment value. This is a 100% authentic antique Tibetan Pouch accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.