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Eastern Tibet, Derge, for Chinese market
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle mark and period (1403–24)
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.
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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
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