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Serkyem Ritual Offering | Silver-Plated Copper Art | Handcrafted in Nepal

Discover the beauty and spiritual significance of this handcrafted Serkyem Ritual Offering Set, meticulously created by skilled Newari artisans from Patan, Nepal. Expertly crafted from copper with a refined silver-plated finish, this traditional Buddhist ritual vessel is richly engraved with auspicious Buddhist symbols that reflect centuries of Himalayan artistic heritage. Its elegant two-tiered design is both visually striking and deeply meaningful, making it a distinguished addition to Buddhist altars, temples, meditation spaces, and sacred art collections.

The Serkyem is traditionally used to offer tea, saffron water, or ceremonial alcohol to Dharma Protectors during Buddhist rituals. The upper cup holds the sacred offering, while the lower bowl receives the blessed overflow, symbolizing boundless generosity, devotion, and the continuous accumulation of merit. Revered in Tibetan Buddhist practice, this authentic Nepalese Serkyem embodies faith, reverence, and exceptional craftsmanship, making it a meaningful ritual vessel for practitioners and collectors alike.

Please note: The Serkyemin the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.

Key Features of the Serkyem Offering:

1. 100% Authentic and Handmade in Nepal
2. Made from Copper with Silver-Plated
3. Carefully Handcarved by Newari Master Artists
4. Height X Width:17.5cm X 15.5cm
5. Weight:0.46kg

About Serkyem

The Serkyem Offering, deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, is a ritual practice used to honor Dharma protectorsparticularly deities like Palden Lhamo and Mahakala. Originating from ancient monastic customs, “Serkyem” translates to golden drink, symbolizing the offering of precious liquids such as tea, alcohol, or milk. Legend tells of a great Tibetan master who, during a perilous journey through the Himalayas, offered his only tea in a Serkyem to Mahakala for protectionand miraculously, a storm cleared, guiding him safely to his monastery.