Jug
18th century- early 19th century (made)
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Although the shape of this vessel is that of a tea jug the presence of skull decoration suggests that it had a ritual use, perhaps for pouring water during ceremonies.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Hammered silver, applied mounts of gilt-brass repoussé and chased, vermillion inlay. |
Brief description | Ch'ab-bum, hammered silver, gilt-brass mounts, repoussé and chased detail, vermillion inlay, Tibet, early 19th century. |
Physical description | Holy water jug (Ch'ab-bum) of hammered silver, with applied mounts of gilt-brass with repoussé and chased ornament. The band of skull ornament around the neck is picked out in vermillion. |
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Credit line | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery |
Summary | Although the shape of this vessel is that of a tea jug the presence of skull decoration suggests that it had a ritual use, perhaps for pouring water during ceremonies. |
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Accession number | IM.105-1910 |
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Record created | January 17, 2006 |
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