Sarah Le Helley

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A Vajra Ankusha, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist ritual object. Also known as Vajrankusha ritual hook, or Elephant’s hook. It symbolizes the “bringing in” of wisdom or deities, while the Vajra represents power and indestructibility.
high 31 centimeters, weight 1170 grams. dating 19th/20th century. beautifully patinated from use.
delivery without the stand.

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Een Vajra Ankusha, een traditioneel Tibetaans Boeddhistisch ritueel voorwerp. Ook wel bekend als Vajrankusha rituele haak, of ook Olifantenhaak. Het symboliseert het "binnenhalen" van wijsheid of godheden, terwijl de Vajra kracht en onverwoestbaarheid vertegenwoordigt.
hoogte 31 centimeter, gewicht  1170 gram. datering 19e/20e eeuw. prachtig gepatineerd door gebruik.
levering zonder de steun.

geregistreerde tracktrace verzending.

Buddhistic objects - Bronze - age unknown - Vajra Ankusha

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Bronze Vajra Ankusha, a Tibetan Buddhist ritual object of the Gelug school, origin Nepal with a Tibetic provenance, measuring 24 cm high, 14 cm wide and 10 cm deep, in excellent condition with minimal signs of use and age, not supplied with a stand.

Buddhistic objects - Bronze - age unknown - Vajra Ankusha

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Bronze Vajra Ankusha, a Tibetan Buddhist ritual object of the Gelug school, origin Nepal with a Tibetic provenance, measuring 24 cm high, 14 cm wide and 10 cm deep, in excellent condition with minimal signs of use and age, not supplied with a stand.

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