Stupa - Bronze - Tibet - Late 20th century
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Bronze Tibetan stupa from the late 20th century, 17 cm high, 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
This is a stupa (Tibetan: chörten), one of the most sacred symbols in Tibetan Buddhism.
The five elements (from bottom to top):
Square base with lotus: Symbolises the earth
Round dome (bumpa/vaas): Symbolizes water
Conical apex (harmika): Symbolizes fire — here with the characteristic layered rings
Parasol/disc: Symbolizes air/wind
Lotus crown: Symbolises space/ether and enlightenment
Symbolism
The 13 rings on the spire represent the 13 steps to enlightenment.
The lotus base stands for purity and spiritual development
The stupa (vase-shaped) often contains sacred texts, mantras, or relics.
The whole thing symbolizes the cosmic Mount Meru, the center of the Buddhist universe.
Function: Used for meditation, as a focus for devotion, or as a protective object. Sometimes mantras, prayer flags, or small offerings are offered. The stupa represents the physical manifestation of the Buddha's mind.
The stupa is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
This is a stupa (Tibetan: chörten), one of the most sacred symbols in Tibetan Buddhism.
The five elements (from bottom to top):
Square base with lotus: Symbolises the earth
Round dome (bumpa/vaas): Symbolizes water
Conical apex (harmika): Symbolizes fire — here with the characteristic layered rings
Parasol/disc: Symbolizes air/wind
Lotus crown: Symbolises space/ether and enlightenment
Symbolism
The 13 rings on the spire represent the 13 steps to enlightenment.
The lotus base stands for purity and spiritual development
The stupa (vase-shaped) often contains sacred texts, mantras, or relics.
The whole thing symbolizes the cosmic Mount Meru, the center of the Buddhist universe.
Function: Used for meditation, as a focus for devotion, or as a protective object. Sometimes mantras, prayer flags, or small offerings are offered. The stupa represents the physical manifestation of the Buddha's mind.
The stupa is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Tibet
Material
Bronze
Height
17 cm
Width
8 cm
Title of artwork
Stupa
Depth
8 cm
Condition
Good condition
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