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Lot Essay
The vajras may be stylistically compared with the 19th century Japanese gilt-bronze five-pronged vajra (15.3 cm.) in the British Museum, Accession number 1885, 1227.57.The vajra is a symbol of indestructability and power and, together with the gantha and bell, is one of the primary ritual symbols in Buddhism. The term is derived from Sanskrit and translates to both thunderbolt and diamond.
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We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their intial manufacture. - These are both in good overall condition with some light rubbing to the gilt and light surface wear as expected with their age.
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Lot 46Sale 19608
EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURYTWO JAPANESE GILT-BRONZE VAJRASEstimate: GBP 2,000 - 4,000
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