Tea  Bowl Stand with Cover andCup

Size:

15 cm high

Diameter bowl (top( 9,0cm

Diameter stand 12cm

Diameter lid 11 cm

Region:

Eastern Tibet

Type:

Tea Bowl Stand with Lid and Cup

Age/Period:

19/20th century

Material:

Copper with cloisonne

Condition:

very good; the cup is glued

Description:

On the stand the eight auspicious symbols

Known as a Dhakya cups with a stand are placed on an altar before an image of the Buddha or a Bodhisattva and symbolizes the respectful obeisance of the worshipper before a superior.