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Buy our Handmade Copper Vessel Dhupur Rice Pot

This handcrafted Tibetan Dhupur Rice Pot is a stunning piece of ritual art, designed specifically for altar offerings and spiritual ceremonies. Made on a durable copper body, it features a luxurious finish with exquisite gold and silver electroplating that highlights its intricate design. Standing 28cm tall, the pot is adorned with genuine turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli stones, each carefully inlaid to enhance its visual richness with vibrant colors and detailed textures. More than just a ritual item, this Dhupur Rice Pot holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, making it a meaningful addition to any Buddhist practice or sacred space. Its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance also make it a standout piece for collectors and spiritual art enthusiasts alike.

 

Key Features of Tibetan Dhupur Rice Pot:

  • Made from Premium Copper
  • Adorned with Semi-Precious Stones
  • Beautifully Decorated using Acrylic Colors
  • Traditionally Hand Crafted by Master Artists

 

Dimensions :

Height Width Weight
28cm 22cm 2.1kg

 

The Tibetan Dhupur Rice Pot, traditionally used in Himalayan households and monasteries, is a bronze or copper vessel known for its durability and unique bulbous shape that efficiently retains heat, making it ideal for slow-cooking rice or tsampa porridge in high-altitude regions. Rooted in Tibetan and Nepalese craftsmanship, particularly from the Newar artisans of the Kathmandu Valley, these pots often feature hand-hammered textures and decorative motifs symbolizing prosperity and abundance. Historically, the Dhupur pot was a prized kitchen item, passed down generations, and in some villages, it was even used as part of a bride’s dowry. One popular story tells of a wandering monk who traded his entire sack of medicinal herbs for a Dhupur pot after seeing an old woman cook rice that stayed warm through a night-long snowstorm—an act that led to the pot being revered not just as a cooking tool, but as a vessel of warmth and care.

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