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truthordare's loves1044 of 2134Quilt, 56 years in the making and Embroidery finally framed.Silver Cuff Bracelet with old Dutch Silver Import Mark
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    Posted 5 years ago

    cctransplant
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    Anybody have any clue what this is?? I dont even know where to start..Brass & copper,with wood handle

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    1. truthordare truthordare, 5 years ago
      Tibetan or India Buddhist prayer wheel, the monks might hold one during temple ceremonies or in times of prayer, they are also exported as exotic decorative items for collectors of this kind of item.

      https://imgc.artprintimages.com/img/print/tibetan-yellow-monks-using-prayer-wheels_u-l-ot5ov0.jpg?h=550&w=550&background=fbfbfb
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      Also called a septre. Often used by royalty and priests to perform a ritual. Many churches still use them for baptisms. This one does appear to have Asian designs on it. Looks in good condition
    3. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      I mis spelled it actually sceptre
    4. truthordare truthordare, 5 years ago
      You mean like the Russian Orthodox church? Never considered that. Interesting fhr.
    5. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      truthordare yes and also the Catholic Church. Last time I was in a Catholic Church 40 or 50 years ago they still used them for baptisms etc.
    6. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      The Pope has a papal ferula which is huge that is used in ceremonies to consecrate churches etc. Bishops get a much smaller version and priests get this type sceptre.
    7. Toyrebel Toyrebel, 5 years ago
      One of those Pope incense shakers?

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