The aka'oke is a ritual implement used in esoteric Buddhist rites when pure water is scooped from a well or spring. The oke (bucket) holding the water drawn from such a source is set on a shelf known as the akadana. The water is then poured into four sets of six bowls, called rokki, that are placed on each side of the altar. This work is precious in creating a standard for dating others of the type since the inscription incised on the bottom of the base provides the date of its creation. 
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