silver and gold plated bumpa vase with feathers 21cmThe sacred water vase [Tib. bum pa] is essential to all Vajrayana tantric rituals and empowerments for the purpose of purification and consecration. The contents of the vase represents the sacred universe comprising the mandala of visualized deities. Crafted in the Himalayas, the ritual vase is composed of silver and gold plated copper, studded with mountain coral and turquoise. The circular crown features embossed gold emblems of the 5 Buddha