A BRONZE VAJRA AND A GHANTA BELL, 19th CENTUR... Lot n° 22

Bronze Tibet, 19th century The handle of the Ghanta bell is cast with the head of Vairocana supporting a half, five-pronged vajra-shaped terminal. The shoulder of the bell is cast with lanca characters within lappets, below is an intricate pattern with kirtimukha, garland and vajra motif. With a five-pronged vajra made of worn yellow bronze. Dimensions: LENGTH (vajra) 12.2 CM, HEIGHT (ghanta) 17.2 CM Condition: Both in good condition, with expected wear and patina to bronze Provenance: From the estate of an Austrian private collector