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Antique Tibetan Prayer Wheel (Mani Khorlo) – Late Qing Dynasty – With Intact Chinese Inspection Seal
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Product description
Historical Prayer Time Capsule: Sealed Tibetan Mani Khorlo This authentic Tibetan prayer wheel, or Mani Khorlo, is a rare relic from the late Qing Dynasty (19th century). Unlike modern reproductions, this is a functional ritual object bearing the physical traces of decades of spiritual journey. The object is crafted from robust, weathered leather, secured with traditional manual stitching, attesting to a sober yet powerful construction.
The Red Seal: An Administrative Passport
What makes this particular specimen unique for the serious collector is the intact red Chinese inspection seal on its underside. This seal confirms official historical control during the object's passage from Tibet to China in the early 20th century. It constitutes tangible proof of the administrative and political context in which this religious artifact functioned.
Forensic Findings & Authentication
At 1stbuddha, each object undergoes a technical examination to ensure its historical integrity:
* Internal Status: The object is completely sealed. Forensic examination confirms the presence of the original, tightly rolled mantra scrolls (likely Om Mani Padme Hum) inside the cylinder. These have remained untouched for over a century.
* Patina Analysis: The leather surface exhibits deep, organic degradation consistent with a 19th-century dating. Wear on the seams indicates intensive historical use.
* Seal Integrity: The inspection seal is applied directly to the leather base and shows craquelure consistent with the shrinkage of the underlying material over a period of more than 100 years.
Technical Specifications
Object: Tibetan Prayer Wheel (Mani Khorlo)
Dating: Late Qing Dynasty (19th century)
Material: Processed leather / hide, wooden core, mantra scrolls
Feature: Intact Chinese inspection seal (early 20th century)
Contents: Original sacred mantra scrolls (Mani scrolls)
"This is not a decorative object, but a sealed archive of Tibetan devotion. The inspection seal tells the story of a journey between two worlds, while the mantra scrolls within preserve the spiritual power of the 19th century."
* Documentary Evidence: The red Chinese inspection seal on the underside is a rare administrative feature marking its passage from Tibet to China in the early 20th century.
* Material Analysis: The cylinder is crafted from organically tanned leather, with manual stitching and deep patina indicating a late Qing Dynasty (19th century) dating.
* Spiritual Integrity: Internal inspection confirms that the mantra scrolls (Mani scrolls) are present and untouched, making this specimen a museum-quality time capsule.
Dimensions H 29 × W 19.5 cm
Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Material: huid
- Material: mantra-rollen
- Period: 19e eeuw
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Ritueel object
Specifications
CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionGoodMaterialLeather, WoodSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales