A copper alloy Stupa, Tibet, 17th century or earlier, Kadampa style, the drum with lotus base and sealing plate underneath, the tiered tapered superstructure surmounted by parasol with lotus finial and sun and moon emblems flanked by a billowing pennant, the top with flaming jewel emblem, the interior enclosing unknown ritual objects, 37cm high, 3,526 grams Compare with a similar stupa illustrated Michael Henss, Buddhist Ritual Art of Tibet, p. 56, also see a very similar 14th-century stupa in the Rubin Museum, accession number 65213 西藏十七世纪或更早 铜鎏金嵌绿松石噶当塔（内有装藏） Condition Report: Wear and scratvhes to the surface, several inlaids missing Condition Report Disclaimer