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Superb Edo Period Vajra (Go-kosho) with Exceptional Detail
$1,270
£973.30
€1,118.64
CA$1,783.78
A$1,996.38
CHF 1,045.03
MX$24,252.35
NOK 13,269.24
SEK 12,521.80
DKK 8,347.01
About the Item
An outstanding five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) from the Edo period (likely 17-18th century ), cast in brass or bronze with remarkable craftsmanship. This ritual object exemplifies the highest quality of Japanese esoteric Buddhist metalwork, with intricate detail in the lotus motifs, finely beaded collars, and crisply defined prongs.
Each of the five prongs—four curved and one central—represents the five wisdoms of the enlightened mind, while the overall form embodies indestructible truth and the power to cut through illusion. The precision and symmetry of this piece suggest it was commissioned for high-level ceremonial use, likely within a Shingon or Tendai temple context.
Period: early Edo period, 17-18 th century
Origin: Japan
Material: Cast brass or bronze
Condition: Superb, with fine aged patina and no damage; museum-worthy quality
A rare example of sacred Japanese ritual art—refined, balanced, and spiritually potent.
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