Gold
and silver vessels are traditional Tibetan arts and crafts dating
back 1,000 years.  They
can be found everywhere in Ta’er Lamasery. They are generally divided
into two categories: I) Decorated goods such as bracelet, ring,
necklace, headwear, brooch, sheath and snuff bottle;2)living utensils
such as wine pot, wine cup, spoon, chopsticks, bowl and plate. Some
of them are made from pure gold and silver, others are inlaid with
gold and silver. Skillful craftsmen and artisans create various
designs on fine and exquisite gold and silver vessels such as dragon,
phoenix, tiger and lion.
With a history of over 2,000 years, Tibet's copper  manufacturing
is worth mentioning. It is also indispensable in Ti-betan people's
production and living. For example, the fire stove, pot, basin,
bottle, jar, sheath, saddle, Buddhist statue and sacrificial vessels,
as well as decorations on buildings and tools are all exquisitely
processed by hand. They are elegantly shaped and possess strong
Tibetan style.
 
 
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