Lot 0065E

15th C. Tibetan Iron Dorje / Varja

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Description

Tibet, 15th century CE. Rare and quite exceptional iron Dorje / Kartika knife. Iron Dorje or Vajra, a ritual object associated with Tibetan Buddhism with four spokes meeting at a raised center support. The Kartika blade is also associated with Vajrayana Buddhism and is a ritualistic flaying knife - probably never used for such purposes - but certainly used in tantric ceremonies. Custom stand. Size: 7.25" W x 8.5" H (18.4 cm x 21.6 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaiian collection

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Condition

Oxidized surface from age else intact and quiet excellent

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15th C. Tibetan Iron Dorje / Varja

Name: 15th C. Tibetan Iron Dorje / Varja
SKU: 54144436
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $4,500

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