California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 17, 2018  March 17, 2018

 Lot # 3132 
A GILT BRONZE VAJRA WITH INSCRIPTION    明 永樂款 銅鎏金九股金剛杵


  • Dimension: Length: 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm) Width: 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1600
  • Estimate To: $2600

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 period.