A crescent-shaped, hand-held ritual flaying knife extending to a Makara with mouth wide open attached a curved rock crystal blade, used in the tantric ceremonies of Vajrayana Buddhism, commonly known as the "knife of the dakinis", depicting an expressional Fierce Dragon with wide open mouth, a nice patina. Excellent craftsmanship, high quality gilded bronze with cold applied pigmentation. Length: 14,5 centimeter. Condition: The object is in perfect condition, minute wear, according to age. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.