Esoteric Buddhist rituals are structured around the visit of the principal deity; the practitioner invites the deity into the sanctuary and then fetes them. These six vessels are used to give offerings to the deity of fragrant water (Skt. arghya), incense paste, and flowers once they have arrived. Typically, these vessels flank the incense burner on the altar, three to a side. This set comes from Tōji Temple in Kyoto.
NAITO SakaeEnglish by Mary Lewine
Buddhist Art Paradise: Jewels of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2021.7, p.339, no.136.
Rokki (Set of six bowls)
Bronze, gilted
bowl: H 3.5, D of rim 7.1; dish: H 1.6, D 6.8
Kamakura period 14th century
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| Accession Number | 854-0 |
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| Category | Decorative Arts |
| Provenance | Formerly kept in Tō-ji temple, Kyoto |
| Bibliography | Buddhist Art Paradise: Jewels of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2021.7, 354p. Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of Nara National Museum: Buddhist Implements. Nara National Museum, 1992, 121p. (Japanese) |