Vessel

NEPAL

This Buddhist ritual vessel was created in the 19th century in Nepal. It was used by members of the Newar Buddhist community during a Cakrasamvara initiation ceremony.
The vessel is made of crystal and stands on a circular base embellished with a gilt copper alloy ring. The body is spherical and has a spout that curves upwards and is joined to the body by a gilt copper alloy ring. The shoulder is made of gilt copper alloy embedded with semi-precious stones. The mouth is exquisitely designed with patterns of lotus petals on the upper rim and inverted lotus petals on the lower rim. This vessel is both functional and an elegant work of art.