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Detail: Hard brass temple bell that serves as a singing bell / bowl. At the tip of the handle is a Dorje (Tibetan name) or Vajra, a sacred object. A striker is included and – if you hold the bell by the handle – you can…
Continue reading → - Item Number: C-5901
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 9" tall x 4.5" diameter at bell rim
- Weight: 1.6 pounds
- Price: $ 110.00 USD
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Detail: This is one of my favorite temple bronze statues. Not quite the 1000 arms (although there are many hundreds cast in the background) but this Buddha does have the 7 heads. The double Dorje or Wisha Vajra is stamped on its metal base and represents…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-3509
- Provenance/Origin: China. Late-1800's to early-1900's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 9.5" tall x 9" at widest
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Price: $ 425.00 USD
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Detail: I think this is a Tibetan Temple Bronze Statue from the late-1800’s. A double Dorje or Visha Vajra is stamped or engraved on the metal base. This double Vajra – representing thunderbolts of enlightenment – has four points which represent the four Dhyani Buddha’s: Amoghasiddhi…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-4232
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet / India. Circa late-1800's.
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 7" tall x 5" widest
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $ 475.00 USD
