Vintage Tibetan Temple Ghee Offering Bowl – Silver-Tone Metal with Amber & Turquoise Inlay

This Vintage Tibetan Temple Ghee Offering Bowl comes from a collection of objects used in Tibetan temples. In Tibetan Buddhism, ghee (clarified butter) is one of the most important offerings. It's used to fuel butter lamps, whose light stands for wisdom pushing back darkness, and it's placed on the altar as a sign of devotion. Bowls that held these offerings were made with care, often decorated with amber and turquoise. Both stones have long been treasured in Tibet as symbols of protection and good fortune.

This bowl has been used for an unknown length of time, and its soft patina and gentle wear reflect years of service. Honey-toned amber and blue-green turquoise are set into the silver-tone metal, giving it the warm, colorful look of classic Himalayan metalwork. At about 6 cm (2.4 in) tall and 13 cm (5.1 in) long, it fits easily on a home altar, meditation shelf, study or curio cabinet. It pairs naturally with the Vintage Tibetan Temple Teapot for a small temple display, and it's a meaningful find for collectors of Himalayan art.

Product details

• Provenance: From a collection of Tibetan temple objects
• Age: Likely vintage, exact age unknown
• Condition: Pre-owned, good condition with natural wear and patina from use
• Materials: Tibetan silver (white-metal alloy), beeswax-style amber and turquoise inlay
• Size: About 6 cm (2.4 in) tall × 13 cm (5.1 in) long
• Weight: About 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) including packaging
• Use: Decorative display only; not for food or drink
• Package includes: 1 × vintage offering bowl (one of a kind; the item pictured is the item you'll receive)