Date:15th–17th century Culture:Tibet, probably Derge Medium:Iron inlaid with gold and silver Dimensions:H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); W. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) Classification:Metalwork Credit Line:Gift of Shirley Day, in memory of Anthony Gardner, 1992 Accession Number:1992.257.2 This brazier was used for burning sacrificial offerings during purification rites. The circle-on-a-square configuration is echoed in the fire-offering ladles displayed nearby. The base and the drum display a meandering lotus-flower decoration, the drum with four flaying knives in high relief. All the gold and silver decoration is damascened.
Date:15th–17th century Culture:Tibet, probably Derge Medium:Iron inlaid with gold and silver Dimensions:H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); W. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) Classification:Metalwork Credit Line:Gift of Shirley Day, in memory of Anthony Gardner, 1992 Accession Number:1992.257.2 This brazier was used for burning sacrificial offerings during purification rites. The circle-on-a-square configuration is echoed in the fire-offering ladles displayed nearby. The base and the drum display a meandering lotus-flower decoration, the drum with four flaying knives in high relief. All the gold and silver decoration is damascened.