Copper and silver buddhist holy water jug, called a tshe.bum 'life-vase', Tibetan, 1701-1900. Usually covered with a five-coloured flounced 'garment'. Peacock feathers were used for sprinkling the water.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A161173
- Measurements:
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overall: 292 mm x 185 mm 138 mm,
- type:
- ritual vessel
- credit:
- Sothebys