Skull offering bowl, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: K1D000717N000000000PAD
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Magic instrument
- Material: Animal/bone/
- Description:
Gabla bowl, the outer wall is yellowish brown. The mouth edge and the inner wall are inlaid with gold and silver lining. The mouth edge is inlaid with round coral and turquoise stones of various colors, and the metal bead pattern is carved up and down. Gabula bowls are mostly made from the skulls of those who made vows during their lifetime. After strict examination and approval by the Great Lama, they are made into utensils and presented to the Buddha.
![图片[2]-Skull offering bowl, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qing dynasty/Miscellaneous objects/K1D000717N000000000PAD-66341.jpg)
![图片[3]-Skull offering bowl, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qing dynasty/Miscellaneous objects/K1D000717N000000000PAD-66342.jpg)
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