California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3096 
AN IMPORTANT GILT-BRONZE VAJRA WITH INSCRIPTION    明永樂 銅鎏金金剛杵


  • Dimension: Length: 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm) Diameter: 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2800
  • Estimate To: $5500

The elegant eight-pronged vajra with petal lotus foliate elements close to the center, with double band of small gilt-bronze alloy pearls at center, around the center compressed globular body incised with 'Yongle' six-character mark. Ming Dynasty Yongle period.