Pagoda shaped prayer wheel
| Accession Nr.: | 76.54.1 |
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| Type: | metalwork; religious/ritual equipment |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Place of production: |
| Materials: | copper plate |
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| Techniques: | embossed; gilt |
| Dimensions: | height: 28 cm diameter: 15 cm |
This cylindrical Prayer wheel made of embossed copper plates. It has hexagonal base with lotus petal decoration. The pagoda roof ends with dragons. The mantra od Avalokiteshvara, Om Mani Padme Hum can be seen on the cylinder in Lancha script.