Vajra
19th century (made)
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The 'varja' or 'T. dorje' is a ritual object of central importance to Tibetan Buddhists. Its name means 'diamond sceptre' and refers to the Tibetan Buddhist belief in the unbreakable and indivisible nature of Buddhahood which it represents.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast brass |
| Brief description | A brass vajra or "thunderbolt sceptre", Tibet, 19th century |
| Physical description | A brass vajra or "thunderbolt sceptre" of five pronged form. |
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| Object history | Taylor Collection |
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| Summary | The 'varja' or 'T. dorje' is a ritual object of central importance to Tibetan Buddhists. Its name means 'diamond sceptre' and refers to the Tibetan Buddhist belief in the unbreakable and indivisible nature of Buddhahood which it represents. |
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| Accession number | 820-1874 |
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| Record created | December 14, 2006 |
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