Incense burner - Bronze - Eight Ashtamangalas
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Bronze artwork titled “Acht Ashtamangala’s” depicting eight auspicious symbols, dimensions 12 cm by 18 cm by 6.5 cm, Asia-origin, dated 1980–1990, in good condition with minor signs of age and spots.
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The Ashtamangala (from Sanskrit: ashta for eight and mangala for auspicious or holy) is a sacred set of eight symbols of good fortune that is frequently used in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
They symbolize prosperity, spiritual virtues, and the qualities of an enlightened mind.
The eight symbols are traditionally named and explained as follows:
The Precious Umbrella (Chattra): Represents protection against disease, obstacles and evil, and symbolizes the coolness of compassion and protection in the dharma.
The Golden Fish (Suvarnamatsya): Symbolize good fortune, courage, and freedom. They represent moving freely through the ocean of suffering (samsara) without fear of drowning.
The White Shell (Sankha): The shell stands for the sound of the Buddha’s teaching echoing in all directions. It calls people awake from the sleep of ignorance.
The Lotus Flower (Padma): A sign of purity and enlightenment. The lotus grows up from the mud toward the sunlight, symbolizing the soul rising above worldly temptations.
The Vase of Treasure (Bumpa): Symbolizes spiritual abundance, health, and prosperity. It stands for the infinite treasures of the dharma that never run dry, no matter how much is shared.
The Infinite Knot (Shrivatsa): A geometric figure with no beginning or end. It symbolizes the interdependence of all things and the union of wisdom and compassion.
The Victory Banner (Dhvaja): A symbol of the triumph of the teaching (dharma) over ignorance and negativity. It marks the triumph of wisdom over the ego.
The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra): This eight-spoked wheel (a reference to the Eightfold Path) represents the Buddha’s teaching and the movement of the cosmic laws of cause and effect.
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With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
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Translated by Google TranslateThe Ashtamangala (from Sanskrit: ashta for eight and mangala for auspicious or holy) is a sacred set of eight symbols of good fortune that is frequently used in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
They symbolize prosperity, spiritual virtues, and the qualities of an enlightened mind.
The eight symbols are traditionally named and explained as follows:
The Precious Umbrella (Chattra): Represents protection against disease, obstacles and evil, and symbolizes the coolness of compassion and protection in the dharma.
The Golden Fish (Suvarnamatsya): Symbolize good fortune, courage, and freedom. They represent moving freely through the ocean of suffering (samsara) without fear of drowning.
The White Shell (Sankha): The shell stands for the sound of the Buddha’s teaching echoing in all directions. It calls people awake from the sleep of ignorance.
The Lotus Flower (Padma): A sign of purity and enlightenment. The lotus grows up from the mud toward the sunlight, symbolizing the soul rising above worldly temptations.
The Vase of Treasure (Bumpa): Symbolizes spiritual abundance, health, and prosperity. It stands for the infinite treasures of the dharma that never run dry, no matter how much is shared.
The Infinite Knot (Shrivatsa): A geometric figure with no beginning or end. It symbolizes the interdependence of all things and the union of wisdom and compassion.
The Victory Banner (Dhvaja): A symbol of the triumph of the teaching (dharma) over ignorance and negativity. It marks the triumph of wisdom over the ego.
The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra): This eight-spoked wheel (a reference to the Eightfold Path) represents the Buddha’s teaching and the movement of the cosmic laws of cause and effect.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Eight Ashtamangalas
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Asia
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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