Butterlamp
Butter Lamp
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This silver butter lamp, or mar me (‘butter fire’) in Tibetan, is of a type that was used to illuminate temple interiors. They are usually placed as offerings (of light) on altars in front of images. Making offerings of butter to feed such lamps continues to be a favourite devotional practice of pilgrims in Tibet.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Butterlamp |
| Brief description | Butter lamp with stand, silver copper turquoise, Tibet, 19th century. |
| Summary | This silver butter lamp, or mar me (‘butter fire’) in Tibetan, is of a type that was used to illuminate temple interiors. They are usually placed as offerings (of light) on altars in front of images. Making offerings of butter to feed such lamps continues to be a favourite devotional practice of pilgrims in Tibet. |
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| Accession number | IM.161A-1927 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2006 |
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