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Butter churn, characteristic of the people of Nepali descent who are mainly farmers in the subtropical southern regions. Wood, iron, H: 74 cm
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Butter churn, characteristic of the people of Nepali descent who are mainly f...

Clay teapot
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Clay teapot

Vessel, wood/metal
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Vessel, wood/metal

Flask, woven, for travelling.
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Flask, woven, for travelling.

Stone water container from Bumthang. Today, stone vessels are replaced by cheap aluminum pots.
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Stone water container from Bumthang. Today, stone vessels are replaced by...

Clay teapots (jamjee) were very common in the past, but have recently been replaced by cheap aluminim teapots. H: 23 cm
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Clay teapots (jamjee) were very common in the past, but have recently been r...

Small bamboo baskets of this shape are typical of the south-east region of Trimshing and are used as food container and plate. Bamboo, 20 cm across
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Small bamboo baskets of this shape are typical of the south-east region of Tri...

Wooden food container (dapa)
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Wooden food container (dapa)

Amitayus,Tshe dpa'med is the deity of long life and is represented seated cross-legged and holding the vase containing the elixir of longevity.He is one of the most popular deities in Bhutan.
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Amitayus,Tshe dpa'med is the deity of long life and is represented seated cross...

Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of longevity.She is the senior of the Five Sisters who were mountain and local deieties,converted into protectors of Buddhism.
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Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of...

Two bumpas, ritual vases filled with scented holy water.The aspergillum terminates with a gold medallion from which water is poured into the hands of the faith- ful. Peacock feathers serve to sprinkle water in offering ceremonies. Silver, fire-gilt, H: 46 cm
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Two bumpas, ritual vases filled with scented holy water.The aspergillum te...

Torma for granting longevity (tshetor). Silver, partly fire-gilt, corals, turquoise, H: 38 cm
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Torma for granting longevity (tshetor). Silver, partly fire-gilt...