Antique Vajra
Large Himalayan Inlaid Bronze Vajra with Wrathful Faces, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and unusual Himalayan bronze and mixed metal nine prong vajra featuring wrathful faces. In
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16th Century Mongolian Antique Vajra
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Iron
Antique Bronze Buddhist Ghanta Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bell with a vajra style handle.
Bell and vajra are a ritual instrument pair in many Buddhist
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19th Century Unknown Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Bronze Prayer Bell, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
example is missing its handle, which would have been shaped like a diamond scepter, or vajra, another
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Indian Silvered Bronze Buddhist Deity Vajradhara Seated in Lotus Position
Located in Stamford, CT
hands hold identifying attributes, the dorje (vajra, thunderbolt scepter denoting clarity of mind) and
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Tangka Painting of Manifestations of Padmasambhava Tibet, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Drolo.
He rides a fierce tigress, and brandishes a vajra in his right hand
and a ritual dagger (phurba
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Early 20th Century Tibetan International Style Antique Vajra
Materials
Cotton
H 23.38 in W 15.75 in D 0.05 in
Fine Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statue of Vajrasattva Bodhisattva
Located in Atlanta, GA
in his full bejeweled attire with an ornate headdress. He holds a thunderbolt (vajra) in his right
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India
Located in Dallas, TX
, a male deity holding a vajra at center and a griffin with a garland – bearing celestial above on the
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Vajra
Materials
Sandstone
Soft Colored Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
pattern field with its C-shaped leaves, small palmettes and vajra-cartouches. Superb carpet with a bold
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1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Vajra
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
teachings, the bow and arrow, symbolizing the accuracy of determined intellect, and the vajra scepter, a
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Early 19th Century Antique Vajra
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Pigment
Antique Japanese Statue of Dakini Ten
Located in Prahran, Victoria
white fox (often linked with Inari) clutching a Buddhist thunderbolt (Vajra) in its jaws.
From the
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1770s Japanese Antique Vajra
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
one hand up grasping a half vajra. The Nio are accompanied by rats, often seen as a symbol of wealth
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Cast Bronze Statue of Yamantaka
Located in Atlanta, GA
, embracing his consort Vajravetali who holds a skull cup and a Vajra chopper. Yamantaka is popular within the
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Vajrasattva Buddha in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. In both hands her attributes, the Vajra symbols. It has a peaceful facial expression derived from
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Of Amitayus Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
lotus throne, his hands in bhumisparsamudra, a vajra resting on his left palm, dressed in loose-fitting
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Mid-18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Silk
Magnificent Sinhalese Portuguese Kastane Rhino Ceremonial Ceylon Sword 17th C
Located in London, GB
arrangement incorporating Buddhist style Vajra quillons.
The scabbard of this Kastane sword is made of Rhino
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17th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Vajra
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 29.53 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
teachings, the bow and arrow, symbolizing the accuracy of determined intellect, and the vajra scepter, a
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Fabric, Silk
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
to the underside with a copper base plate inscribed with a double vajra (visvajra).
Provenance
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Early 1800s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
H 6.38 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
, skin in the color of a red lotus, has his hair tied in five knots, and holds a vajra in his left hand
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17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Vajra
Materials
Metal
Central Javanese Cast Silver Transcendent Buddha, 9th-12th Century, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
fingers of the upturned hand suggest he originally held an attribute (most likely an upright vajra), now
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15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Vajra
Materials
Silver
H 3.5 in W 2.88 in D 2 in
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Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tib...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vajra
Materials
Silver, Bronze
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.
Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 28.3 C.M. / Thickness 14.7 C.M....
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 11.15 in D 5.79 in
Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornately patterned and framed with brass fittings, this box lid dates to the 19th century originally enclosed a pair of large Tibetan cymbals. Used in processions and dance performan...
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size of bell only: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9.4 C.M.
Height including stand: 34.5 C.M.
Condition...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud clapper , from Kyoto Temple.
One of only two we have seen
This bell is a rare treasu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Dragon Tibetan Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Tibetan rug with a dragon motif on a beige field
Size: 4'4'' x 6'10''.
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Tang Antique Vajra
Materials
Wool
Densatil Gilt Bronze Caryatid Figure, Tibet, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and solidly cast, richly gilt, bronze caryatid figure from Densatil Monastery, Central Tibet, early 15th century or earlier.
Cast in the form of two four armed figures stand...
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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Dragon Rug 2x2.6
Located in New York, NY
2' x 2'6'' handwoven, high knot count rug. This carpet was made in a non-commercial woman's weaving co-op. We have attempted to resurrect the most authentic weaving and dying techniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Wool
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne ready to step down to offer comfort and protection for all suffering beings. Her right ...
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18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Linen, Paint
Silvered Bronze Tibetan Tsongkhapa Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A fine silver bronze statue of the Tibetan teacher Tsongkhapa. Je Tshongkhapa is the teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities formed the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is b...
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Antique Tibetan Handcraft Copper Tin Container
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan container made from Tibetan copper and tin. It has hand crafted Tibetan folk art all over the container, very detailed carving works. It was designed for ...
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20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Vajra
Materials
Copper, Tin
Large Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 12.5 lb, 16" tall, Tibetan bronze Buddha statue. Seated in padmasana with the left hand holding a kalasa containing blessing and wisdom dews, and the right one a plume of...
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20th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea calling bell. A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Graced with charm and a delightfully metallic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Vajra
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
H 1.97 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Thai Siam Bronze Gilt Rattanakosin Kingdom Seated Temple Shrine Buddha, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt seated meditation Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice pat...
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Early 19th Century Thai Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Ma...
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Textile
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Antique Tibetan Ritual Bell Head
Located in Hudson, NY
The top portion of an antique Tibetan ritual bell with a Vajra formed crown. These bells are used
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16th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Monumental Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Charger
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
exceptionally made enamel dish in the form of a blooming lotus flower with a visvavajra (i.e. double vajra or
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Metal
Sino-Tibetan 18th Century Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Figure of Dam-Can
Located in Paris, FR
engraved with two vajra.
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze, Gold
Superb Angkor Figure Indra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
thunderbolt known as vajra and rides on a white elephant known as Airavata. His horse’s name is Uchchaihshrava
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Vajra
Materials
Cast Stone
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bowl for the Tibetan Market, 15th/16th c, China
Located in Austin, TX
double vajra, visvajra, also known as the double thunderbolt. The rim of the bowl is painted with
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Vajra
Materials
Porcelain
Finely Mounted Japanese Mixed Metal Ken Tanto
Located in Christchurch, GB
scared jewel between its horns, the handle of the Tanto formed as a Vajra which symbolizes such things as
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Metal, Silver, Iron
Huge Finely Mounted Japanese Mixed Metal O-Tanto Wakizashi
Located in Christchurch, GB
and mounted with a scared jewel between its horns, the handle of the Tanto formed as a Vajra which
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Metal
Silver & Bronze Antique Buddhist Stupa Vajracharya Masters of Thunderbolt Crown
Located in GB
context. They typically use both a vajra (thunderbolt sceptre) and ghanta (ritual bell) in these rituals
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19th Century Indian Chinese Export Antique Vajra
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 20.48 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Tibetan Dorje Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Commonly known as a vajra outside of Tibet, dorje are ritual objects associated with Tibetan
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze, Steel
A Chinese Coral Carving of Vajrapani
Located in Austin, TX
protector of Buddhism holds a vajra in one hand, a ruyi in the other.
On view during our Asia Week
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Vajra
A Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Drum Form Garden Stools or Tables
Located in Austin, TX
either leaves or double vajras. The base carved carved in imitation of wooden and lacquer stands typical
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Vajra
Materials
Stone
Bronze Kartikeya Figure on Peacock Mount, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
holding objects such a bow, a ring, and a vajra scepter.
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
A Nepalese Gilt Bronze Statue of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
earth to witness), with a raised vajra before him. His robe, with a finely worked border, is draped
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18th Century and Earlier Nepalese Antique Vajra
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century, Tibet, Important Kartika Handle, Bronze Formerly Gilded
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
with lotus petals and a border of gadroons, the upper part ending in a half vajra. The reverse is
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Late 18th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Four Heavenly Guardians
Located in Hudson, NY
or military tunics in T’ang Chinese style, and carry polearms, vajra, and other weapons. Since the
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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Vajra
Pakistan, 2nd - 4th Century, Gandhara Region, Statue of Vajrapani, Grey Shale
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
hand resting on the thigh, the right arm originally holding a vajra. The head with the long beard and
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Vajra
Materials
Sandstone
H 10.71 in W 3.47 in D 2.37 in
Tibet, 10th-12th Century, Buddha and Bodhisattvas, Copper alloy and silver inlay
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
height, hand holding a vajra, left arm alongside the body, hand resting on the thigh. He is adorned with
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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Copper
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H 4.26 in W 2.45 in D 1.03 in
Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Tibetan Buddhist gilded cast bronze Vajra
The gilt bronze Vajra thunderbolt-scepter is cast with
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A set of two Tibetan Buddhist gilded cast bronze Vajra.
The gilt bronze Vajra thunderbolt-scepter
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Meiji Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Old or Antique Brass or Bronze Tibetan Dorje or Vajra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique vajra.
The vajra (or dorje) is a dharmic ritual weapon symbolizing the
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Cloisonné Enameled Chinese, Early 20th Century Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
with a yellow cloisonné enamel double Vajra.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Vajra
Materials
Enamel
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Dorje
Located in New York, NY
This antique Tibetan bronze dorje (also known as 'vajra,' which translates to “thunderbolt” in
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Tibetan Dorje on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
The dorje, or vajra in Sanskrit, is a ritual object associated with Tibetan Buddhism. Often
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Chinese Pottery Lotus Jar with Zodiac Figures, Five Dynasties, 10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
bodhisattvas) above. The rim of the jar with four molded Vajras.
The cover of the jar designed as a yantra. A
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Vajra
Materials
Pottery
Carved Bone and Painted Wood Figure of Chitipati, Mongolia, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
. Their heads adorned with a crown of five skulls and topped by a vajra rising from the center of their
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Mid-18th Century Mongolian Qing Antique Vajra
Materials
Leather, Bone, Wood
Thangka Sino-Tibetan « the Main Bodhisattva » Silk Framing 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
.
- Vajrapani in his terrible form at the bottom right of the Vajra family is a fierce protective deity who
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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Vajra
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Tibetan Bronze Phurba Dagger, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
speech and the reality of enlightenment.
The handle of the phurba is shaped as a dorje, or vajra, a
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Shantideva, 16th-17th Century, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
double lotus pedestal, a Vajra before him, an overflowing kapala skull cup in his cupped hands. The
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16th Century Tibetan Ming Antique Vajra
Materials
Bronze
Large Nepalese Gilt Bronze Stupa, 16th/17th Century, Nepal
Located in Austin, TX
well as the gajur. While the torana are of slightly different shape and contain images of vajra and
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17th Century Nepalese Antique Vajra
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Purba on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Vajrakila. These purbas generally have three faces at the top and crowned with a half vajra. Alternately a
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Antique Vajra
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Purba on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Vajrakila. These purbas generally have three faces at the top and crowned with a half vajra. Alternately a
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Antique Vajra
Materials
Iron
Pair of Japanese Carved & Painted Wood Monks
Located in Seattle, WA
the prevailing sect of Buddhism today in Japan. Kobo-daishi holds a Vajra one hand and a set of beads
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19th Century Japanese Antique Vajra
Tibetan Lama's Cabinet, circa 1890-1900
Located in Hudson, NY
, also called thunderwaves, represents the thunder of Vajra, symbolizing skillful means, compassion
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Elm, Parchment Paper, Spruce
Small Tantric Dorje
Located in Fossano, IT
A small copper Tantric Dorje (Vajra), Tibet, 19th century.
Vajra is a Sanskrit word meaning
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Vajra
Materials
Copper
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Antique Vajra For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique vajra available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and silver, every antique vajra was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique vajra — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.
How Much is a Antique Vajra?
The average selling price for an antique vajra at 1stDibs is $6,300, while they’re typically $480 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.
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