Caption

Vajra;, crafted; Tibetan; Buddhist art; Tibetan Buddhist art; vajras; ritual object; 19th century, Tibet; height 9.6 cm; width 3.0 cm, A small ornate metal object lies horizontally on a plain light gray background; the object is predominantly gold in color with areas of darker brownish metal visible in recessed sections and along inner surfaces. The object has a symmetrical double-ended shape with a central cylindrical segment decorated with raised beaded and floral-like patterns, flanked by two bulbous collars with intricate relief work and textured bands. Each end tapers into an open, petal-like form featuring curved, leaf-like scrolls and layered elements that create a sense of depth and shadow; the inner cavities show darker brown tones contrasted with the bright gold surfaces. The overall appearance is metallic and polished in places, with subtle variations between shiny gold highlights and matte golden areas.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A29_036

License type

Rights managed

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103.0Mb (1.3Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vajra crafted Tibetan Buddhist art Tibetan Buddhist art vajras ritual object 19th century Tibet height 9.6 cm width 3.0 cm small ornate metal object lies horizontally plain light gray background predominantly gold color areas darker brownish metal visible recessed sections inner surfaces symmetrical double-ended shape central cylindrical segment decorated raised beaded floral- patterns flanked two bulbous collars intricate relief work textured bands tapers open petal- form featuring curved leaf- scrolls layered elements create sense depth shadow inner cavities darker brown tones contrasted bright gold surfaces appearance metallic polished places subtle variations shiny gold highlights matte golden areas.