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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  International Decorative Arts
• Sale Date:
  29 Aug 2017 ~ 10am
• Lot #:
  519
• Lot Description:
  A large Tibetan gilt bronze and iron nine-prong Nyingma school Vajra, 18-19th century
  thunderbolt-sceptre well cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column inlaid with iron surrounded by eight arched Vajra points emerging from the jaws of makara heads
  18.5cm long
• Provenance:
  An old Tibetan private collection, descent from the family
• Notes:
  Vajra is a Sanskrit word meaning both thunderbolt and diamond and together with ghanta or bell, it is one of principal ritual items used the practice of Himalayan Buddhism. This nine-prong Vajra is most frequently associated with Nyingma or old school tradition of Himalayan Buddhism. It is most likely made for display on personal shrine or altar
• Estimate:
  A$6,500 - 8,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Oriental

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