Offering Container
19th century (made)
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A type of container or kala used for offerings by Buddhist Newars in the Kathmandu Valley. The offerings to be carried to a shrine and used in worship included food, red powder, flowers and beer or wine in small containers.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Repousse brass |
| Brief description | Offering container, sheet brass, Nepal, 19th century |
| Physical description | A container of repousse brass decorated in low relief on the exterior. With an attached handle and separate tray that forms a lid. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Oppi Untracht |
| Object history | Formerly in the collection of Oppi Untracht and acquired by him while living in Nepal during the period 1963-67. |
| Summary | A type of container or kala used for offerings by Buddhist Newars in the Kathmandu Valley. The offerings to be carried to a shrine and used in worship included food, red powder, flowers and beer or wine in small containers. |
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| Accession number | IS.40:1,2-2009 |
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| Record created | October 29, 2009 |
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