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Tibetan Dorje

Petite Tibetan Dorje on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual bronze sculpture is a 19th-century dorje, or vajra, a scepter used during Tibetan
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Petite Tibetan Dorje on Mount, c. 1850
Petite Tibetan Dorje on Mount, c. 1850
$480
H 3.25 in W 4.25 in D 1 in
Very Soft and Early Ningxia Seat Cover from the First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
cruciform design at the centre of the field represents two Tibetan dorje symbols. The corners of the field
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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Wool

Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Dorje Medallion, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
brought warmth and beauty to cold northern environments. This square Tibetan carpet dates to the early
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles

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Wool, Cotton

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Vajra Sadhu or Dorje Legpa on his lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tibetan Bronze Depicting Damcan on Lion, 19th Century Gilt bronze and pigment The Tibetan
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Turquoise Coral Lapis Agate Sterling Silver Dorje Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
in varying shapes and sizes inter-spaced with silver elements, suspending a Tibetan Sterling Silver
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Late 20th Century Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Petite Tibetan Ritual Bell Handle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
ceremonial instrument that accompanies the dorje scepter in Tibetan Buddhist rituals. Together with the dorje
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
"Ghanta" in sanskrit, is a ritual handbell symbolic of wisdom. Dorje is Tibetan for indestructible diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items

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Bronze

Asian Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell Antique Bronze Buddhist Bell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Dorje is Tibetan for indestructible diamond scepter, and is symbolic of compassion. The bell is held in
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell and Scepter
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Antique Early 1900s Nepalese Religious Items

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Bronze

Ningxia Mat, c. 1700
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The vajra (Sanskrit) or dorje (Tibetan) is a rendition of a tantric thunderbolt used as a metaphor on
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Ningxia Mat, c. 1700
Ningxia Mat, c. 1700
$2,800
W 24 in L 30 in

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Antique Tibetan Carved Conch Dorje (Thunderbolt)
Located in Hudson, NY
A ritual thunderbolt or Dorje carved from a conch shell. Used by Tibetan Lamas for meditation and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Tibetan Thangka, Hand-Painted Tanka, Dorje Drolo
Located in SOMIS, CA
Splendid Thangka is painstakingly hand-painted on linen by Tibetan artists. It depicts the
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20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Fabric, Linen

Dorje. Original. Oil Paint on Board, Traveller, A Tibetan man, looking towards g
By Richard Burger
Located in London, GB
, cream teeshirt and belted trousers. A Tibetan man looking towards his next destination. Dorje is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board, Ink

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze, Steel

Tibetan Dorje Charm
Tibetan Dorje Charm
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
Tibetan Tara Padlock with Dorje Keys
Located in Chicago, IL
19th-century Tibetan metalwork. The lock depicts the female bodhisattva known as Jetsun Dölma, or White
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Brass

Tibetan Tara Padlock with Dorje Keys
Tibetan Tara Padlock with Dorje Keys
H 8.25 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Tibetan Thangka Painting Dorje Drolo, Lapis Background Thanka
Located in Somis, CA
Absolutely stunning Thangka painstakingly painted by Tibetan artists. This piece depicts the
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2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Tibetan Thangka Painting Dorje Drolo, Hand-Painted Thanka
Located in Somis, CA
Absolutely stunning Thangka painstakingly painted by Tibetan artists. This piece depicts the
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2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Paper

19th Century Tibetan Dagger
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Tibetan ritual dagger with brass dorje, serpent head, and flames. Pagoda Red
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Tibetan Dagger
19th Century Tibetan Dagger
H 19.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
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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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Bronze, Steel

19th Century Tibetan Dorje on Stand
19th Century Tibetan Dorje on Stand
H 11 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
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 Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

Tibetan Bronze Dorje with Mosaic Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan Buddhist ritual recitation. Translated as thunderbolt or diamond, the dorje symbolizes that which
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

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Stone, Bronze

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Dorje
Located in Astoria, NY
This antique Tibetan bronze dorje (also known as 'vajra,' which translates to “thunderbolt” in
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Religious Items

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Bronze

Tibetan Thanka Dorje Drolo, Hand-Painted
Located in Somis, CA
Our Tanka is painstakingly painted by Tibetan artists. Tanka depicts the protection god Dorje Drolo
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2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Canvas

Tibetan Thangka Painting, Dorje Drolo Thanka
Located in Somis, CA
Absolutely stunning Thangka painstakingly painted by Tibetan artists. This piece depicts the
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2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Tibetan Thangka Painting, Dorje Drolo Thanka
Tibetan Thangka Painting, Dorje Drolo Thanka
H 35.25 in W 24.75 in D 0.05 in
Gilded Silver Tibetan Vajrassatva with Dorje
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Vajrassatva in silver and gold finish. The Vajrassatva is
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Tibetan Thangka Dorje Drolo with Lapis Background
Located in Somis, CA
A superbly detailed Thangka print depicting the protective Tibetan God Dorje Drolo whose ferocious
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2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Late 19th Century Tibetan Bronze Bell and Dorje Box, Wood and Bronze
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Late 19th century bronze bell and dorje box from Tibet. In original condition, wear consistent
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

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Bronze

Bronze Tibetan Buddha Vajrassatva with Dorje and Bell, Mottled Gold
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Vajrassatva in antique mottled gold finish. The
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian Antique Bronze Buddhist Bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
"Ghanta" in sanskrit, is a ritual handbell symbolic of wisdom. Dorje is Tibetan for indestructible diamond
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Antique 19th Century Asian Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Metalwork

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Bronze

Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Located in Atlanta, GA
symbol of Vajrayana Buddhism, one of the 3 main branches of the religion. Its Tibetan equivalent is Dorje
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20th Century Indian Meiji Religious Items

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Bronze

Set of Two Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Metalwork

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Bronze

Small Tantric Dorje
Located in Fossano, IT
Bajra/बज्र (Nepali), vajram (Tamil), bojro (Bengali), bajra (Malay), dorje (Tibetan), dorji (Dzongkha
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Metalwork

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Copper

Small Tantric  Dorje
Small Tantric  Dorje
H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 1.19 in

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Swedish 19th Century Gray Cream Painted Nightstand with Drawer and Double Doors
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Night Stands

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Wood

Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
$2,875
W 40 in L 67 in
Tibetan Silver Repoussé Needle Case, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Lavishly decorated with repoussé, auspicious Buddhist symbols, and a bit of coral, this 19th century silver needle case was once filled with the needles of a Tibetan healer skilled i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Silver

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi
Located in Chicago, IL
Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even in their homes. The rich red, orange, green, and blue hues are still incredibly vibrant on ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Brass

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi
19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi
$6,880
H 53 in W 34 in D 1.75 in
Tibetan Flint Striker, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Coral, Gold Plate, Steel, Metal

Tibetan Flint Striker, C. 1850
Tibetan Flint Striker, C. 1850
$1,880
H 14.75 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Bud...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Brass

Tie-Dyed Panel from Tibet, circa 1900
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tie-dyed panel from Tibet, circa 1900. Woven on a back-strap loom by nomadic Tibetans, this type of tie-dyed wool was traditional used for horse blankets, sitting mats, or trimmin...
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tribal Tapestries

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Wool

Tie-Dyed Panel from Tibet, circa 1900
Tie-Dyed Panel from Tibet, circa 1900
$1,400
H 19 in W 44.5 in D 0.5 in
Tibetan Amitayus Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
The beautiful bronze sculpture is of The Tibetan Amitayus, the Bodhissatva/Buddha of infinite life. Adorned with necklaces, crown and sashes decorated with rosettes, pearls and medal...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Tibetan Amitayus Buddha
Tibetan Amitayus Buddha
$460
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Portrait of a Gleaner - British Victorian art harvest portrait oil painting
By James John Hill
Located in Hagley, England
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1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Tibetan Rug with Two Dragons
Located in New York, NY
This rug was probably woven in the mid-20th century and woven with really excellent silky wool. Its in perfect condition. This carpet's powerful graphic design with its Stark bold fi...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tibetan Rug with Two Dragons
Vintage Tibetan Rug with Two Dragons
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
W 34 in L 66 in
Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Carpet (2' 9'' x 9'-85 x 275 cm)
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Carpet (2' 9'' x 9'-85 x 275 cm)
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Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. K...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities

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Bronze, Silver

Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
$780
H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in
Dux of Sweden Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dux of Sweden, office chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s This comfortable and fully adjustable swiveling executive armchair is upholstered in black leather...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Tibetan Flint Striker with Leather Strap, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Gold Plate, Brass, Steel

Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

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Metal, Steel

Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
$680
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
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Tibetan Dorje For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Tibetan dorje for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and paper, every Tibetan dorje was constructed with great care. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage Tibetan dorje you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Tibetan dorje — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. You’ll likely find more than one Tibetan dorje that is appealing in its simplicity, but Richard Burger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tibetan Dorje?

A Tibetan dorje can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $580 and the highest can go for as much as $2,000.