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Ritual Initiation Water Bottle

Reference: TB-1832
Origin: Tibet
Age (est): 19th Century
Medium: copper alloy, brass
Dimensions:
  • Length: 2 11/16" (6.8cm)
  • Thickness: 1 3/16" (3.0cm)
  • Height: 5 7/8" (14.9cm)
Weight: 155g
Condition: Good


Note: The large water bottle was worn by a lama and used during Buddhist initiation ceremonies, similar to that of a baptism.


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