A BRONZE VAJRA AND A GHANTA

Description:

Tibet, 18th/ 19th cent.
L. 11 cm / H. 18 cm
The vajra with central grip consisting of two bands with petals facing each other and supporting to both sides four curved prongs issued by makara-heads around a central rod; and the priest-bell made up of three sections, the bell itself cast with swaying tassels between bands of petals and vajras, the head displaying a serene expression and topped with the half-vajra consisting of four prongs placed around a central rod.
Southern German private property - Minor wear and traces of age