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Tibetan
Holy water vessel (Kalasa) (19th century)
silver, brass
23.3 × 20.1 × 14.7 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1922
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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About this work
Water vessels are important Buddhist ritual objects used to sprinkle purifying water over deity images and devotees. They are attributes of Maitreya, Buddha of the future, and the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara who usually holds a water container of the nectar of compassion with which he assuages the suffering of his followers.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Tibet
Accession Number
2378-D3
Department
Asian Art
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