Gold and Silver Objects
( 2005-10-27 )

Gold and silver wares are also traditional Tibetan crafts. Gold and silver wares in Tibet are generally divided into two categories:

* Ornaments, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, hair decorations, brooches, sheaths and snuff bottles.

* Household utensils, such as wine pots, wine cups, spoons, chopsticks, bowls and plates. Some are made from pure gold and silver, while others are inlaid or coated with gold and silver.

Highly skilledt masters can make lively and vivid figures on gold and silver ware, including phoenixes, tigers, or lions.