Tibetan Himalayan Mixed Metal Seal Stamp Chop Amulet Thokcha

This stamp combines the concept of a ‘chop’ with that of an amulet, called a ‘thokcha’. These were used by typically pressing them into red ink or cinnabar paste to create an impression used as signatures (alongside personal signature stamps), or used with wax as a seal.
 
The central hole for a leather strap (possibly made of yak leather) is a Tibetan trait, people wearing the stamps as amulets, especially monks, lamas, and people in power.
 
This stamp features what we believe is the endless knot, one of the auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism, in a four-fold floral motif. On the sides are additional floral patterns.
 
We believe this is made of mixed metals. It did not test positive for silver on a home acid test.
 
We believe our mother probably bought this in Nepal in the late 1960s or on a subsequent trip to Nepal in the 1970s or 1980s. It has a deep patina. The only defect is that there is some rust on one side, as shown in photos.
 
Bonus: We will provide some red wax sticks with this item. They are broken but can still be used. 
 
H 1 1/2” x Diameter 1/16”
1.27 oz (36g)
 
Disclaimer: We have tried to make sure colors shown in photos are representative of the real colors of each item. We have tried to identify all imperfections in descriptions, but we may have missed some. If you are unhappy with your purchase, let us know.