Prayer Stone
19th century (made)
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Stones such as these, carved either with Buddhist prayers or figures, are made in Tibet as acts of religious devotion. Tibetan Buddhists believe that by carving or getting others to carve these stones they create religious merit. They are piled on top of one another on the tops and sides of walls which the devout walk around as acts of reverence.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stone, carved |
| Brief description | Prayer-stone of dark grey schist carved with a figure of the Buddhist protector Vajrapani, Tibet, 19th century |
| Physical description | A prayer-stone of dark grey schist with a figure of the Buddhist protector Vajrapani carved on its outer surface in low relief. Vajrapani steps to the right with his right ahnd raised holding a vajra, surrounded by flames. |
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| Summary | Stones such as these, carved either with Buddhist prayers or figures, are made in Tibet as acts of religious devotion. Tibetan Buddhists believe that by carving or getting others to carve these stones they create religious merit. They are piled on top of one another on the tops and sides of walls which the devout walk around as acts of reverence. |
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| Accession number | IS.39-1968 |
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| Record created | January 2, 2007 |
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