A gilt copper alloy vajra and a copper alloy ritual axe  Tibet, 17th-19th century
Property from the Paul F. Walter Collection
A gilt copper alloy vajra and a copper alloy ritual axe
Tibet, 17th-19th century
The vajra with four prongs and lotus caps flanking a central sphere. The ritual axe (parashu) with a curved blade on a purbhu handle.
5 1/2 in., 8 3/8 in. (14, 21.3 cm.) long
Sold for US$ 1,750 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Acquired from Jerry Solomon, 1982.

Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art


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