Cloisonne Bumpa vase, produced by imperial workshop, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty-China Archive

Image Number: K1E000016N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Qing dynasty
Category: Enamel wares
Function: Container
Material: Minerals/Metals/
Description:
The pemba pot, also known as the pepa pot and the nectar bottle, is commonly known as the Tibetan straw pot. It is the top filling utensil in the Tibetan Buddhism Tantrism practice ceremony, and its shape is similar to the pure bottle of the Song Dynasty. The copper tube is divided into four layers. The upper layer is tower type. Water pours out from the top here. The second layer is flat box shaped. The third layer is spherical. The side is connected with a flat box shaped funnel with a cover. Water is loaded from there; The lowest layer is a high and outward facing three-layer round foot, and the inside of the round foot is sealed from the second layer. The surface is light blue, decorated with lotus, flowers and plants, Ruyi cloud head, lotus petals and other patterns. The bottom is gilded and engraved with “made in the year of Qianlong” in block script on both sides. Yellow Label: On February 14, the 58th year of Qianlong’s reign, Shouyun Zhenzhai was removed; A copper filigree enamel biba pot. Wooden box carving: Yili’s new filigree enamel pemba pot.