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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1221/21 Subject Magic

31. EAP1221/21/2/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1221/21/2/8
Title:
དཔར་ཤིང
Scope & Content:
A long thin rectangular wooden block, carved with dozens of animal and human figures and symbols, used for making imprints of figures or symbols into tantric ritual offerings made from tsampa (barley dough). The figures on this dough mould are used in many different chowa rituals. A small handle ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tibetan
Date Range:
Early 19th century
Extent:
22

32. EAP1221/21/2/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1221/21/2/9
Title:
དགཉ་བླུག
Scope & Content:
An iron box ladle and iron spoon used in tantric fire ceremonies (exorcisms) to pour butter or hot mustard oil on to a sacrificial fire (as prescribed in the relevant text). Extent: One box ladle and one spoon. Size and dimensions of original material: Ladle is 85 cm long and 12 cm wide at its wi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tibetan
Date Range:
Early 19th century
Extent:
7