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
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Physical description
On lotus base, bronze makara (water dragon) spout, floral band and lotus petal top.
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