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Tibetan Dorje

Petite Tibetan Dorje on Mount, c. 1850
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

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

Very Soft and Early Ningxia Seat Cover from the First Half of the 19th Century
Very Soft and Early Ningxia Seat Cover from the First Half of the 19th Century

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

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Dorje Medallion, c. 1920
Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Dorje Medallion, c. 1920

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Turquoise Coral Lapis Agate Sterling Silver Dorje Statement Necklace
Turquoise Coral Lapis Agate Sterling Silver Dorje Statement Necklace

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

Materials

Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Petite Tibetan Ritual Bell Handle, c. 1850
Petite Tibetan Ritual Bell Handle, c. 1850

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell

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

Materials

Bronze

Asian Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell Antique Bronze Buddhist Bell
Asian Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell Antique Bronze Buddhist Bell

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

Materials

Bronze

Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell
Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell

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

Materials

Bronze

Ningxia Mat, c. 1700
Ningxia Mat, c. 1700

Ningxia Mat, c. 1700

$2,800

W 24 in L 30 in

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

Materials

Wool

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Antique Tibetan Carved Conch Dorje (Thunderbolt)

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
Tibetan Thangka, Hand-Painted Tanka, Dorje Drolo

Tibetan Thangka, Hand-Painted Tanka, Dorje Drolo

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H 37 in W 26 in D 0.25 in

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

Materials

Brocade, Fabric, Linen

Tibetan Dorje Charm
Tibetan Dorje Charm

Tibetan Dorje Charm

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H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Tibetan Tara Padlock with Dorje Keys
Tibetan Tara Padlock with Dorje Keys

Tibetan Tara Padlock with Dorje Keys

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H 8.25 in W 3.25 in D 3 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

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Thangka Painting Dorje Drolo, Hand-Painted Thanka
Tibetan Thangka Painting Dorje Drolo, Hand-Painted Thanka

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

Materials

Paper

Tibetan Thangka Painting Dorje Drolo, Lapis Background Thanka
Tibetan Thangka Painting Dorje Drolo, Lapis Background Thanka

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

Materials

Paper

19th Century Tibetan Dagger
19th Century Tibetan Dagger

19th Century Tibetan Dagger

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H 19.5 in W 4 in D 3 in

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Tibetan Dorje on Stand
19th Century Tibetan Dorje on Stand

19th Century Tibetan Dorje on Stand

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H 11 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 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

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Old or Antique Brass or Bronze Tibetan Dorje or Vajra
Old or Antique Brass or Bronze Tibetan Dorje or Vajra

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Dorje
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Dorje

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

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Bronze Dorje with Mosaic Inlay, c. 1900
Tibetan Bronze Dorje with Mosaic Inlay, c. 1900

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

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Tibetan Thanka Dorje Drolo, Hand-Painted
Tibetan Thanka Dorje Drolo, Hand-Painted

Tibetan Thanka Dorje Drolo, Hand-Painted

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H 37 in W 26 in D 0.5 in

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

Materials

Canvas

Tibetan Thangka Painting, Dorje Drolo Thanka
Tibetan Thangka Painting, Dorje Drolo Thanka

Tibetan Thangka Painting, Dorje Drolo Thanka

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H 35.25 in W 24.75 in D 0.05 in

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

Materials

Paper

Gilded Silver Tibetan Vajrassatva with Dorje
Gilded Silver Tibetan Vajrassatva with Dorje

Gilded Silver Tibetan Vajrassatva with Dorje

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H 8.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 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

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Thangka Dorje Drolo with Lapis Background
Tibetan Thangka Dorje Drolo with Lapis Background

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

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Tibetan Bronze Bell and Dorje Box, Wood and Bronze
Late 19th Century Tibetan Bronze Bell and Dorje Box, Wood and Bronze

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...

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Tibetan Buddha Vajrassatva with Dorje and Bell, Mottled Gold
Bronze Tibetan Buddha Vajrassatva with Dorje and Bell, Mottled Gold

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

Materials

Bronze

Asian Antique Bronze Buddhist Bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Asian Antique Bronze Buddhist Bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell

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

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra

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

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra

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

Materials

Bronze

Set of Two Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra
Set of Two Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra

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

Materials

Bronze

Small Tantric  Dorje
Small Tantric  Dorje

Small Tantric Dorje

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H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 1.19 in

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

Materials

Copper

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Ferrara, IT

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.