Sarah Le Helley

Contemporary Buddhism Auction

A vajra (in Tibetan also called dorje) is a powerful ritual symbol and object from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The term comes from Sanskrit and literally means 'lightning bolt' (indestructible power) and 'diamond' (clarity and purity).


Een vajra (in het Tibetaans ook wel dorje genoemd) is een krachtig ritueel symbool en voorwerp uit het hindoeïsme, boeddhisme en jainisme. De term komt uit het Sanskriet en betekent letterlijk 'bliksemschicht' (onverwoestbare kracht) en 'diamant' (helderheid en puurheid).

Buddhistic objects - Bronze - 1970-1980 - Vajra

Asia

The Netherlands

verified

Verified

Weight

Title additional information

Material

Country of origin

Height

Width

Depth

Condition

Estimated period

This bronze Vajra, a ritual symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, dates from 1970–1980 and measures 15 cm high.

Buddhistic objects - Bronze - 1970-1980 - Vajra

Selected by Sarah Le Helley

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Trustpilot 4.4 | 145304 reviews

Share this object with your friends

This bronze Vajra, a ritual symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, dates from 1970–1980 and measures 15 cm high.

Description from the seller

Details

Similar objects