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Fire-offering ladle

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle mark and period (1403–24)
Not on view
This ladle and its companion (1993.477.1.2) were used to make offerings of fuel during a Homa ceremony honoring Agni, the god of fire, here invoked in the service of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 明永樂 鐵鋄金銀火杖
  • Title: Fire-offering ladle
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle mark and period (1403–24)
  • Culture: Eastern Tibet, Derge, for Chinese market
  • Medium: Iron damascened with gold and silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: L. 31 1/4 in. (79.4 cm); H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
    Overall (ladle bowl): H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 1993
  • Object Number: 1993.477.1.1a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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