Offering Vessel
19th century (made)
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This is a vessel used in rituals for destroying obstacles which are symbolically burnt in the form of mustard seeds placed into a fire lit within the mouth of the wrathful face. The face itself represents a Heruka or wrathful Buddha manifestation.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast brass, inlaid with turquoise, ivory and black stone. |
Brief description | Offering vessel used in rituals, made in Nepal, 19th century |
Credit line | Purchased from the dealer Mr Imre Schwaiger, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, and 25, Brook Street, London W |
Production | Used in Tibet |
Summary | This is a vessel used in rituals for destroying obstacles which are symbolically burnt in the form of mustard seeds placed into a fire lit within the mouth of the wrathful face. The face itself represents a Heruka or wrathful Buddha manifestation. |
Bibliographic reference | Tibetan art / John Lowry. London: H. M. Stationery Office, 1973
p. 91, cat. no. 40 |
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Accession number | IM.162-1910 |
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Record created | December 15, 2006 |
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