Tibetan Ritual Rice Pot with Coral | Buddhist Ritual and Altar Use
Tibetan Ritual Rice Pot with Coral - Buddhist Ritual and Altar Use
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Size: 39cm (Height) x 28cm (Width)
Weight: 5.21 kg
Materials: Copper Body, Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Original Stone: COral, TUrquoise, Lapis Lazuli
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About Rice Pot :
Traditionally used in Buddhist rites for presents of rice, food grains or symbolic abundance, this Tibetan ceremonial Rice Pot with Coral is a beautifully constructed ceremonial vessel. It is made of a copper body, lavishly coated in gold and silver, and lavishly embellished with real coral, turquoise, and lapis lazuli gemstones. It weighs 5.21 kg and stands 39 cm tall.
Surrounded by colorful jewel inlays, the surface boasts exquisite filigree workmanship with embossed representations of Green Tara and guardian deities. The lotus petal patterns along the base represent purity and spiritual development, while the lid's flame-shaped finial, which symbolizes enlightenment, crowns the lid. This holy pot is a potent focal point for altars or ceremonial use as it combines spiritual symbolism with traditional Himalayan elegance.
These rice pots are offered in Tibetan culture to attract goodwill, good fortune, and wealth. The gemstones—lapis for wisdom, coral for life force, and turquoise for healing—amplify its spiritual resonance. It represents dedication, abundance, and sacred elegance, whether placed in a shrine, meditation area, or as a piece of religious décor.
Introduction To Rice Pot :
A rice bowl represents prosperity, sustenance, fertility, and abundance. Thus, a Rice Bowl is reputed to assist you in warding off any evils to the household and at the same time, aid you in achieving prosperity both in wealth and happiness in your family life. Primarily seen in the hands of the Buddha, traditionally, Buddhist monks would use rice bowls to accept offerings offered by people. They used to survive with the monks' offerings, usually rice, food, or money. Even today, such practice exists in some parts.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
• Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot
• Set up an altar table, and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
• Place your sacred item at the center
