Serkyem Set for Buddhist Altar | Gold Finished Copper Offering Vessels

Handcrafted Serkyem Offering Set | Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Artwork

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Size: 19cm(Height) x 17cm(Length) x 17cm(Width)
Weight: 0.69 kg
Materials: Copper, Mercury Gold
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About Our Product

This Serkyem Set for Buddhist Altar is a handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist offering set featuring two copper vessels arranged in a distinctive tiered form. The set is finished in gold and decorated with detailed raised patterns, floral motifs, ornamental borders, and traditional decorative elements across the bowls and central stem. Its two-part structure gives the piece a balanced and ceremonial appearance for a Buddhist shrine or altar.

The larger lower vessel forms the main offering bowl, while the smaller upper bowl is supported by an ornate central stem. Both vessels feature carefully worked borders and engraved decorative patterns, with additional raised motifs placed around their outer surfaces. The interior of each bowl is also finished and decorated, showing the attention given to both the visible exterior and inner surfaces of the vessels.

In Tibetan Buddhist practice, a serkyem is an offering vessel traditionally used to make offerings to Buddhist deities and protectors. The elevated design allows an offering to be presented in a dedicated ritual setting. This handcrafted set is suitable for Buddhist altars, shrine rooms, ritual collections, and practitioners who appreciate traditional Tibetan Buddhist offering objects.

Introduction of Serkyem Set

In Tibetan Buddhism, the Serkyem, also known as the ‘offering bowl with lid’, holds significant importance in rituals and ceremonies. This sacred object is traditionally used to store offerings such as flowers, grains, or other symbolic items presented to deities and enlightened beings. Its unique design, featuring a removable lid, allows practitioners to create an intimate connection with the divine, fostering reverence and mindfulness during spiritual practices. The Serkyem’s presence on altars or during pujas underscores the profound principle of generosity and devotion central to Buddhist teachings. Beyond its ceremonial role, it also serves as a meaningful meditation tool, encouraging practitioners to cultivate gratitude, compassion, and awareness in their daily lives.

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Consecration
At the EvamRatna, the consecration procedure entails a precisely planned set of rituals and ceremonies. As requested for consecration/ blessing, we take the items to respective Monasteries.

Please Note: Once consecrated, the item becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.