Antique Metal Monks “Begging Bowl” #old taxco jewelry

Antique Metal Monks “Begging Bowl” #old taxco jewelryThese antique chased and engraved bowls are traditionally considered to be Beggars Bowls by people visiting Asia but the truth is far more beautiful. In reality bowls such as this one were used by Monks and pilgrims all over Asia to eat from when they travelled or on holy pilgrimages. They were worn on the monks belt and hung off the attached ring. Local people fed them as they recognized their bowls and by this act acknowledged the monks piety. A

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Size:41” x 61”

The light reflects off the silk embroidery and the soft jingle of the bells wards off the evil spirits

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the disguised villagers surrounded this wild beast

The Wild Beast Mexican Masks

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Shiva destroys it to make way for beneficial change

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A little rust