Set of Two Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Cast Bronze Vajra

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About the Item

A set of two Tibetan Buddhist gilded cast bronze Vajra. The gilt bronze Vajra thunderbolt-scepter is cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column surrounded by eight arched vajra points emerging from the jaws of makara heads. The Vajra, which is a Buddhist ritual element and symbol of irresistible force, has a beautiful golden patina and is in excellent condition. The Vajra has a sphere in the center that signifies ‘shunyata’ or the actual reality, the unity underlying everything in the universe. Two 8-petaled lotuses are placed at either side of the sphere, representing the phenomenal and the noumenal worlds. The closed Vajra is considered a peaceful and benign tool, an embodiment of compassion; whereas the open Vajra is considered wrathful and wielded by deities to express righteous anger. Vajra is a symbolic ritual tool that is used in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism to represent the unyielding power of spirit. It is a Sanskrit word that means ‘thunderbolt’. Vajra is a Classic symbol of Vajrayana Buddhism, one of the 3 main branches of the religion. Its Tibetan equivalent is Dorje. Dorje symbolizes the striking and irresistible force that leads to an abrupt transformation in human consciousness resulting in the attainment of enlightenment. Thus, the Vajra is essentially representative of the powerful, indestructible, indomitable, impenetrable, immutable, enduring and eternal state of enlightenment. In Buddhist iconography, the Vajra or Dorje wielded by a deity or teacher symbolizes the resolve to apply the ultimate solution, which is Dharma. The chief deities that are associated with this scepter are Vajrapani, Vajradhara, Vajrasattva, Vajrakali, Vajravidarana, and Hevajra.

Dimensions:
Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Meiji (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Nepal
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
North Hollywood, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: BV6201stDibs: LU906817884701

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