Item Type: Curio

Style: Tibetan Ceremonial Object Sera Monastery

Dimensions: Height: 6.3 in (16 cm) Basal Diameter: 5.51 in (14 cm)

Materials and Techniques: Copper and Gold

Period: Qing Dynasty

Place of Origin: China

Condition: Good

Qing Dynasty Tibetan gilt six-character motto old prayer wheel. prayer wheel can be seen almost everywhere in Tibet, because it is believed that using it is equivalent to chanting sutras, which is the best way to confess past events, eliminate disasters and take refuge, and cultivate merits. It is a particularly important piece of Tibetan Buddhist art. This desktop chakra roller epitomizes the large prayer wheel of the monastery, beautifully displayed in the Buddha Hall and other places for spiritual practice. This scripture roller is made of alloy copper. The whole is a standard Tibetan barrel shaped drum, which is of medium size. The circumference of the cylinder is full of hairpin carvings, six-character motto, auspicious cloud pattern, water pattern, etc. The overall craftsmanship is elaborate but not cumbersome. The overall process is complex but not cumbersome, the whole body gilt red gold is well preserved. It can be placed directly on the table, with scriptures inside, rotating smoothly. Each rotation is equivalent to chanting the sutra once, which means that the mantra is recited hundreds of times and thousands of times over and over again. According to Tibetan Buddhism, the more you recite the six words, the more devout you are to the Buddha, and the more you will be able to escape from the suffering of reincarnation. This prayer wheel was inherited from Sera Monastery in the early years, and the craftsmanship is top-notch, so it can be regarded as a precious product.

Tibetan gold (3)