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Bronze vajra; L: 4 1/2" (approx.)
Bronze vajra; L: 4 1/2" (approx.) Condition: wear
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A 19th c. Tibetan bronze vajra.
A 19th c. Tibetan bronze vajra. Length: 21 cm.
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A Small Tibetan Bronze Vajra
A Small Tibetan Bronze Vajra (Dorje), Possibly 14th Century ????? ?? ???? length 7.3 in — 18.5 cm
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A Bronze Ritual Vajra Bell
A Bronze Ritual Vajra Bell (Lontjeng), Java, 14th Century or Later height 9.8 in — 25 cm
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BRONZE VAJRA, TIBETTerminating on
BRONZE VAJRA, TIBETTerminating on each end with a central pong flanked by four prongs, gilt overall the body, accompanied with a fitted box. H:18.6cm
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TWO TIBETAN BUDDHIST RITUAL
TWO TIBETAN BUDDHIST RITUAL OBJECTS, QINGThe rounded eight-pronged vajra with knob center finely cast in bronze, decorated with religious figures and symbols. 41cm£»The instrument is decorated with a seashell on the top, along with flower carvings on its bronze body. 45cm
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A Ritual Ghanta and Vajra SetThe
A Ritual Ghanta and Vajra SetThe bell with handle cast with figure wearing 8 petal crown surmounted by lotus petals beaded frieze and 9 pronged Vajra finial. The bell cast in relief with seed syllables surrounded by lotus petals. Two Vajra friezes and a banner of ferocious mask spewing pendant jewels. The interior also molded with lotus petals the 9 pronged Cajra with central vase handle bordered by beaded rams and lotus petal frieze together with a fitted case. Ghanta 7.75''H the Vajra 5.625''L circa 18th century or earlier.For a nearly identical example see Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Sale March 27th 2003 lot no. 138.Important West Bloomfield Michigan Collection.
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THREE BRASS IMPLEMENTSThree Brass
THREE BRASS IMPLEMENTSThree Brass Implements, comprising a Vajra (17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) and two daggers (the smallest: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm.), the largest: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm.) Condition:
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A Tibetan Copper Vajra, 17th
A Tibetan Copper Vajra, 17th Century ???? ?????? length 5 in — 12.7 cm
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8 BRONZE VAJRA / DORJEA group of
8 BRONZE VAJRA / DORJEA group of 8 bronze Vajra or Dorje. Tibetan or Chinese. 1 with partial wax seal. Largest 9"L. All with wear throughout.
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A Massive Tibetan Bronze Vajra
A Massive Tibetan Bronze Vajra (Dorje) with Ashtamangala and Inscription, 18th Century ???? ?? ?????? ??? The inscription accompanied by incised Ashtamangala motifs, or the Eight Auspicious Buddhist symbols length 22.8 in — 58 cm
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A Tibetan Gilt and Painted Bronze
A Tibetan Gilt and Painted Bronze Vajra
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cast with heads of ferocious bodhisattva.
Length 11 in., 28 cm.
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*A Southeast Asian Bronze Vajra the
*A Southeast Asian Bronze Vajra the head pommel having three heads above the three sided blade having incised scrolling decoration. Length 8 1/2 inches.
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TIBETAN SILVER AND MIXED METAL
TIBETAN SILVER AND MIXED METAL VAJRATibetan Silver and Mixed Metal Vajra, inset with turquoise and carnelian, l. 10 in.
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Group of five vintage bronze Vajra;
Group of five vintage bronze Vajra; as-is condition- General marks and surface wear, scratches, rubbing, flaws, and losses. Possible restorations; largest H 6" (Approx.)Provenance: Private Los Angeles, CA collection
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Nepalese bronze copper alloy
Nepalese bronze copper alloy Vajrasatwa figure in gilt holding goji and bell, vajra on verso; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling; H 12 3/4" (Approx.)Provenance: The Stone Collection
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Chinese Vajra Hammers Chinese two
Chinese Vajra Hammers Chinese two Vajra hammers with a bell-form hammer with a long handle ending in a crown likely used for Buddhist ritual ceremonies unmarked; largest lg. 12 in.
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A Bronze Dorje or Varja The heavy
A Bronze Dorje or Varja The heavy scepter is typical of the Indian Dorje or the Tibetan Varja cast in bronze and possibly once fire gilt finish. ("Thunderbolt" and "Diamond" in Sanscrit) a ritual object common to several Asian countries in the Buddhist tradition a sign of power.
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TIBETAN FIVE-PRONGED DORJETIBETAN
TIBETAN FIVE-PRONGED DORJETIBETAN FIVE-PRONGED DORJE
Tibetan, 19th century, gilt bronze or iron. A Vajra or Dorje, the two-sided, five-pronged club of diminutive size.
4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm.)
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Antique Sino-Tibetan ceremonial
Antique Sino-Tibetan ceremonial vajra blade with incised and molded dragon detailed designs to blade and handle, 19th century or earlier; overall good vintage condition, some areas of rusting and patina; 8 1/8" x 7 1/8" (approx.)
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A Nepalese Parcel Gilt Bronze
A Nepalese Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure of Vajrasattva
17th Century
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the bodhisattva of purification holding a vajra in one hand, and a bell in the other, all the while seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the face with downcast eyes and gentle smile while the ears support large pendant earrings, the head with a pointed tiara covering a tall chignon.
Height 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm.
Property from an Important American Collection. ???????
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Two small Tibetan bronze heads, a
Two small Tibetan bronze heads, a Tibetan dorje or vajra and a Tibetan ritual knife
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ORNATE TIBETAN DOUBLE VAJRA LATE
ORNATE TIBETAN DOUBLE VAJRA LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 9".ORNATE TIBETAN DOUBLE VAJRA, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Inset with turquoise and coral cabochons and conjoined by a central silver metal sphere. Dimensions: Length 9".
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Nepalese gilt copper figure of
Nepalese gilt copper figure of vajrapani; holding a sword, with face and hair polychromed; flaming mandorla; H: 3 1/2"
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(LOT OF 5) HIMALAYAN BRONZE
(LOT OF 5) HIMALAYAN BRONZE VAJRAS (lot of 5) Himalayan bronze vajras, largest 9".
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A Bronze Dorje or Varja Apprx.
A Bronze Dorje or Varja Apprx. 9"L the heavy scepter is typical of the Indian Dorje or the Tibetan Varja cast in bronze and possibly once fire gilt finish. ("Thunderbolt" and "Diamond" in Sanscrit) a ritual object common to several Asian countries in the Buddhist tradition a sign of power.
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A Gilt Bronze Vajra-Shaped Ritual
A Gilt Bronze Vajra-Shaped Ritual Bell, Edo Period or Earlier height 8 in — 20.3 cm
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A Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze
A Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze Figure of a Deity depicting a winged deity embracing another holding multiple vajra and daggers the two figures standing atop two figures raised atop a base with lappet border having flame form mandala at the back Height overall 9 inches.
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GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRASATTVA
GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRASATTVA Gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva, shown seated in dhyanasana upon a lotus base, holding a vajra in his right hand and a bell in his left, displaying a serene expression and his ears are elaborately decorated with jewels, later fitted wood stand, 9.25"h. Provenance: San Francisco estate.
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TIBETAN BRONZE GILT FIGURE OF
TIBETAN BRONZE GILT FIGURE OF VAJRAPANIwearing a tiger skin dhoti, stepping to his right, vajra in hand, red painted flaming hair, red painted eyes, on lotus base, base numbered in red "75.5.10" (accessioned in 1975), 5-1/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution
Condition:
secure crack to ribbon left of head, patination to surface, scratching to surface, denting around base, loss to red paint
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TIBETAN GILT BRONZE VAJRASATTVA
TIBETAN GILT BRONZE VAJRASATTVA SCULPTURE Antique Tibetan parcel gilt bronze statue depicting Vajrasattva, the ideal guru. 3.5" H x 2.75" W x 2" D. Provenance: Property from the Manhattan estate of Indrani Yogasundram, who lived in many different countries with her husband Yogaraj during his decades-long career as a Sri Lankan diplomat. In addition to the heirloom jewelry she possessed, Indrani acquired jewelry, art, and ornaments while stationed in China (1960-63), Sri Lanka (1963-65), and Iraq (1965-1967).
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Tibetan bronze copper alloy Tara
Tibetan bronze copper alloy Tara figure sealed with vajra on verso; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling; H 12 1/2" (Approx.)Provenance: The Stone Collection
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SEATED BRONZE BUDDHA HOLDING
SEATED BRONZE BUDDHA HOLDING VAJRA WEAPONSeated bronze buddha in formal robe holding ceremonial objects and a Vajra weapon accented with 3 skulls. Measures 8.5"H x 6.5"W x 3.5"D.
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A Javanese Bronze Vajraghanta
A Javanese Bronze Vajraghanta (Ritual Bell), 14th Century height 5.3 in — 13.5 cm
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LARGE BRONZE TIBETAN HAYAGRIVA
LARGE BRONZE TIBETAN HAYAGRIVA SCULPTURELarge Tibetan 2-part gilt bronze depicting Vajrabhairava with his consort or prajna on a double lotus plinth. Vajrabhairava depicted with eight faces, eighteen arms, each with object in hand, and four feet with figures underfoot. Some blue pigment retained on hair of both figures. 19" H x 15" W x 6 3/4" D. Late 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall very good condition with scattered general wear. Felt applied to underside of base.
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Group of seven metal objects
Group of seven metal objects including two bronze bird ornaments, three glass inlaid boxes, and two bronze dorge or vjara; ranging H 1 1/2"- 4 3/4" (approx.)