Period:Unknown Production date:19thC
Materials:bronze, turquoise, textile,
Technique:inlaid
Dimensions:Height: 26 centimetres Width: 14.50 centimetres
Description:
Bronze bumpa (ritual vessel) with turquoise inlay and textile covering.
IMG
![图片[1]-bumpa BM-1893-1101.8-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/Bronzes/mid_01109255_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-bumpa BM-1893-1101.8-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/Bronzes/mid_01109258_001.jpg)
Comments:Bumpas are used in Tibet to sprinkle sacrednectar (saffron-infused water mixed with otheringredients) onto images, offerings and initiates.The nectar is also poured into the cupped handsof disciples. They savour a bit and pour the reston their heads for internal transformation andblessings. The body of the vessel is usuallycovered in textile.
Materials:bronze, turquoise, textile,
Technique:inlaid
Dimensions:Height: 26 centimetres Width: 14.50 centimetres
Description:
Bronze bumpa (ritual vessel) with turquoise inlay and textile covering.
IMG
Comments:Bumpas are used in Tibet to sprinkle sacrednectar (saffron-infused water mixed with otheringredients) onto images, offerings and initiates.The nectar is also poured into the cupped handsof disciples. They savour a bit and pour the reston their heads for internal transformation andblessings. The body of the vessel is usuallycovered in textile.
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