Period:Unknown Production date:1800-1900
Materials:bronze, gold,
Technique:carved, gilded,
Subjects:dragon makara
Dimensions:Height: 18.50 centimetres Width: 11.50 centimetres Depth: 5.50 centimetres
Description:
Carved and gilded bronze ewer with lid, decorated with dragon and makara design.
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![图片[1]-libation-jug; ewer BM-1933-0508.14-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/Bronzes/mid_00534702_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-libation-jug; ewer BM-1933-0508.14-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/Bronzes/mid_01109271_001.jpg)
Comments:This Tibetan vessel is a serkyem ewer, whichis usually filled with a strong black tea. The teais supposed to keep the protector deity awakeduring nightly guard duty. The vessel is usedin the serkyem ritual to appease vengefulprotective deities.
Materials:bronze, gold,
Technique:carved, gilded,
Subjects:dragon makara
Dimensions:Height: 18.50 centimetres Width: 11.50 centimetres Depth: 5.50 centimetres
Description:
Carved and gilded bronze ewer with lid, decorated with dragon and makara design.
IMG
Comments:This Tibetan vessel is a serkyem ewer, whichis usually filled with a strong black tea. The teais supposed to keep the protector deity awakeduring nightly guard duty. The vessel is usedin the serkyem ritual to appease vengefulprotective deities.
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