Buddhistic objects - Bronze - 1980-1990 - FREE SHIPPING Kartika

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Bronze ritual knife Kartika from Asia, dated to 1980–1990, measuring 11.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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Description from the seller

Kartika (also known as drigung or half-moon knife) — a ritual bronze knife used in Tibetan Buddhism.

Visible features:
Crescent-shaped blade with rich scroll and cloud motifs (typical Tibetan Buddhist relief work)

Vajra handle (three-pronged vajra) on top — the thunderbolt symbol of indestructible wisdom

Bronze with a beautiful patina, indicating age or artisanal aging

Size fits comfortably in one hand — ceremonial-use size

The kartika symbolizes cutting away the ego and ignorance and is often depicted in the hand of wrathful deities such as Vajrayogini or Dakini

Seller's Story

With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects. Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story. Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery We always offer combined shipping on our auctions. Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Kartika (also known as drigung or half-moon knife) — a ritual bronze knife used in Tibetan Buddhism.

Visible features:
Crescent-shaped blade with rich scroll and cloud motifs (typical Tibetan Buddhist relief work)

Vajra handle (three-pronged vajra) on top — the thunderbolt symbol of indestructible wisdom

Bronze with a beautiful patina, indicating age or artisanal aging

Size fits comfortably in one hand — ceremonial-use size

The kartika symbolizes cutting away the ego and ignorance and is often depicted in the hand of wrathful deities such as Vajrayogini or Dakini

Seller's Story

With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects. Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story. Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery We always offer combined shipping on our auctions. Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
FREE SHIPPING Kartika
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Asia
Height
11.5 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1980-1990
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