ANTIQUE BRASS VAJRA THUNDERBOLT DIAMOND NEPAL BUDDHISM LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH C.

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ANTIQUE BRASS VAJRA THUNDERBOLT DIAMOND NEPAL BUDDHISM LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH C.:
$91.00

GJPaw sales is pleased to offer a beautiful antique brassVajra, from Nepal. Vajrais a Sanskrit work which means both thunderbolt and diamond. As a material device or ritual tool, theVajra is considered a metal “weapon” that has the symbolic nature of a diamond(indestructibility) and the thunderbolt (irrefutable force). As a symbolicweapon, the Vajra destroys ignorance and like knowledge, is itselfindestructible. In the tantric traditions of both Buddhism and Hinduism, it isalso a symbol for the true nature of reality and it represents endlesscreativity, potency and skillful activity. Vajras can be very small or large. Mostare hand held. As a ritual tool, the Vajramakes it possible to break the bonds of worldly attachment. It symbolizes the union of the forces ofcompassion and wisdom. This exquisite example measures 8 inches in width by 2.25 inches in depth by 2.25 inches in height (20.3 cm by 5.71 cm by 5.71 cm). The vajra shows wear consistent with use and a dating to thelate 19th or early 20th century, but generally is in very good condition. It isguaranteed authentic and would make a superb addition to any vajra collection,Nepalese art or Buddhist art in general.

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