Was in touch with seller pre-purchase and the responses were quick, thorough, and very helpful. Item shipped quickly, was very well packaged and arrived two days ahead of schedule. This thangka is gorgeous. Very high quality, detailed. Great seller, great service, and a unique piece of art.
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PARTLY GOLD PLATED
This is partly fire Gold Gilded Ritual Items - Mix of Tibetan offering set. The gold is gilded by the ancient process of gold gilding using amalgam Gold. This process of Gold gilding is known as Mercury Gold Gilding (पारा Pārā सुन Suna जलप Jalap), Fire Gilding, or Fire gold plating(In Nepal). Gold gilded by this process is very good for the copper statues, as the statue gilded by this process will retain the gold for a very long time. Gold Gilded by this process is comparatively expensive to the modern electrochemical plating but due to its durability, it is still a preferred choice for many collectors and practitioners alike.
SILVER PLATED
This Ritual Items - Mix of Tibetan offering set is plated with silver, Silver plating has been used since the 18th century to provide cheaper versions of sculpture that would otherwise be made of solid silver. Mr. Suman Shakya our master craftsman, who expertises in carving, and plating has helped us in is silver plating process of this Tibetan offering set, Ritual Items - Mix.
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Size: (18 x 11 x 8 )cm
Weight: 2520 Grams
Material: copper
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Delivery:
-We offer free shipping.
-Standard Courier Services DHL only
-4-10 business days for delivery
-All items are insured
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Return Policy:
-Returns are accepted within 14 business days.
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May everything be auspicious!