Alms bowl
20th century | Joachim Brenner-Felsach
Giving alms establishes a connection between the lay population and those who have dedicated their life to the search for spiritual knowledge by showing respect for them and their world. Almsgivers consider this to be a noble deed ensuring good karma.
Giving alms establishes a connection between the lay population and those who have dedicated their life to the search for spiritual knowledge by showing respect for them and their world. Almsgivers consider this to be a noble deed ensuring good karma.
Collection:
Joachim Brenner-Felsach DNB
Time:
20th century
Entry Date:
1961
Object Name
Alms bowl
Material/technology:
Copper
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Indien
Invs.
141134