Zodiac Offering / Incense Bowl: Coin Silver, Nepal, 19th Century

Zodiac Offering / Incense Bowl: Coin Silver, Nepal, 19th Century

There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: 

Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. 

Each sign is named after an animal, and each animal has its own unique characteristics. Depending on the year you were born will determine which Zodiac creature is associated with you. The central Deer symbolizes harmony, happiness, peace and longevity. In a former live, Buddha was a golden deer that spoke to people. There are also Tibetan legends in which deer help people solve problems.

A unique and difficult to find piece of Buddhist ritual art.

Size: 18.75” diameter x 4.5” tall 

Weight 1.3 pounds

(12/03#20)