Nepalese Buddhist Ritual Object: "Kashke Thal"

This Nepalese Buddhisit ceremonial plate, called "kashke thal," is used to serve meals for religious observances. The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism are inscribed on the plate.

The Eight Auspicious Symbols are religious symbols of Buddhism, said to represent progress along the Buddhist path to enlightenment.

The symbols are: the dharma wheel, a parasol or umbrella, two fish, a conch shell, a lotus blossom, a vase, an endless knot, a dharma wheel and a victory banner.

Many different meanings are ascribed to these symbols. The dharma wheel is one of the best known symbols of Buddhism. With its eight spokes, it represents the Eightfold Path to enlightenment. The parasol commonly represents protection from suffering. The fish represent good fortune. The conch shell represents the sound of the Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha, awakening beings from ignorance. The lotus blossom represents humans' ability to rise to the beauty and clarity of enlightenment. the vase symbolizes the bountiful teachings of Buddha. The eternal knot symbolizes the interrelation of everything. The banner of victory generally represents the victory of wisdom over ignorance.
Source:
https://about.asianart.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/CHN17_placards.pdf
https://www.learnreligions.com/the-eight-auspicious-symbols-of-buddhism-449989
http://www.buddhistsymbols.org/eightsymbols.htmlhttp://meditationintucson.org/symbols/