An antique, 19th Century or tsakli depicting in mineral pigments depicting within a red rimmed moon shaped orb, a group of 8 offerings to Buddhas, arhats, Indian Masters, Tibetan Lineage holders, lamas and gurus, of specific ritual and symbolic significance - the right spiralling conch, which symbolises the Buddha's proclamation of the dharma; the yellow offering of sight; the divination mirror used to obtain prophetic visions; the alms bowl; bowl of vermilion powder symbolising power; the bowl of mustard seed used in magic rituals; the bowl of saffron; the 'jewel twig' or branch of the heavenly tree - the healing attribute of the goddess Blue Parnashabari; and the bunch of durva grass, prized for its medicinal properties. 9.9 x 12.9cm