AntiqueTibetan Silver and Gold Inlaid Tea Bowl 13th-14th Century Tibet

Rare antique 13th-14th century silver and gold damascened iron ceremonial tea bowl, Tibet. 
The bowl is deep in form with a flaring rim, it rests on a disc-shaped foot, its external surface is richly inlaid with silver scrollwork and three gold inlaid long-life 'Shu' symbols.
This type of damascene work was performed in workshops in Chamdo, a center of metalworking in Eastern Tibet. 
 
REFERENCES: 
An 13th-14th century Tibetan Tsampa container which also is made of iron and decorated with the identical silver inlaid pattern as this bowl is in the Newark Museum of Art collection. 
Please see: From the Sacred Realm: Treasures of Tibetan Art from the Newark Museum. Page 116-117, Plate 61. 
 
Which can also be view online.
 
Please see the link below:
 
https://www.asianart.com/exhibitions/newark/7.html
 
We will provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.
 
CONDITION: The bowl is in fine condition with an excellent patina. There is age and use-related wear to the silver and gold inlay.
 
MEASUREMENTS:
Diameter: 12.5 cm (4.9 inches).
Height: 6.3 cm (2.5 inches).
 
WEIGHT: 354 grams (0.8 pound).