Exquisite Eight Auspicious Offering Bowl

Exquisitely Carved Eight Auspicious Brass Offering Bowl for Water Offerings, Available in 2 Sizes

This high-quality pure brass offering bowl is adorned with exquisitely carved eight auspicious symbols, making it an ideal choice for offerings in shrines or altars. Versatile in use, this bowl can be used to present food, fruit, or other items individually or as a set.

In Tibetan tradition, these offering bowls are typically used in sets of seven, serving two main purposes:

1. Water Offering: Seven bowls represent the seven branches of offering, a fundamental practice in Buddhism.

2. Seven or Eight Offerings: Originating from Indian tradition, these offerings include water for drinking, water for bathing, flowers, incense, light, perfume, and food. Some traditions add music, expanding to eight offerings.

The eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism include the endless knot, victory banner, wheel of dharma, parasol, golden fish, treasure vase, lotus flower, and conch shell. Originally used in India during ceremonies such as investitures or coronations, these symbols in Buddhism represent the offerings made to Shakyamuni Buddha upon his enlightenment.

*https://www.rigpawiki.org/index.php?title=Seven_branches

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Small
Diameter: 6.8 cm
Height: 3 cm
Weight: 55 g

Large
Diameter: 9.7 cm
Height: 4.5 cm
Weight: 145 g

Measurements and weight may vary slightly between pieces. Colors may appear different in photographs and on screens.