An antique, 19th Century tsakli painting in mineral pigments depicting within a verdant landscape,
The Chief or main Bhumpa -the sacred water flask used during ritual practices and initiations. It contains the visualised
mandala of deities within its consecrated water, and is empowered by removing the lotus bud and medicinal herbs,
and replacing it with a dorje and a five coloured thread - the end of which is held to the heart of the practitioner who
recites an 'action mantra' 108 times. The bhumpa is adorned with a silken celestial scarf and stands on an elaborate
carved base with ruyi forms at its lower edge. A single, worn syllable within a Terma arch to the reverse side.13.5 x 11cm