Ritual Object

A1202

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Dorje | Vajra
Object Number A1202
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Period 19th Century
Date Made 1800 - 1899
Section Asian
Materials Copper
Iconography Vajra | Thunderbolt
Description

Buddhist scepter called a vajra in Sanskrit and a dorje in Tibetan, meaning thunderbolt or diamond. They are often used in rituals in conjunction with a bell with a half vajra handle (called a ghanta in Sanskrit).

Length 14.5 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914
Other Number Getz 246 - Other Number | 0905 - Cast Number

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