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

 Lot # 3115 
A BRONZE TIBETAN RITUAL BELL AND VAJRA    清 銅金剛杵及金剛鈴


  • Dimension: Height: 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm) Length: 4 5/8 in (11.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1500

The ritual bell finely cast in two pieces, the handle with the buddha head supporting a half vajra-shaped terminal, the bell cast with lanca characters within lappets on the shoulder, and the bajixiang within tassels around the body. The elegant four-pronged vajra with copper inlay at center, with eight-petal lotus foliate elements and copper inlay surrounding the vajra center and a double band of copper alloy at center. Qing Dynasty period