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| Object: |
Vajrakila or Phur-bu |
| Description: |
Miniature bronze dagger or Nail of triangular
section with vajra or thunderbolt hilt. |
| Comments: |
This weapon is used in
ceremonies to expel demons and disease. Mainly used in Tibet. |
| Maker: |
Unknown |
| Age: |
1990's |
| Size: |
12 cm long |
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| Object: |
Vajra or Thunderbolt |
| Description: |
Bronze thunderbolt scepter. |
| Comments: |
These scepters are of ancient origin and
used to dispel evil forces. Used in many Buddhist cultures. |
| Maker: |
Unknown |
| Age: |
1990's |
| Size: |
8 cm long |
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| Object: |
Visvavajra or karmavajra |
| Description: |
Bronze intersecting vajra. |
| Comments: |
This implement is sometimes considered to
represent the Wheel of the Buddhist law or the universe. It may also represent
the absolute weapon conquering passion and annihilating desire. Used in
many Buddhist cultures. |
| Maker: |
Unknown |
| Age: |
1990's |
| Size: |
6.5 cm across |
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| Object: |
Hkor-brten or prayer wheel. |
| Description: |
Bronze and silver metal repousse prayer
wheel containing prayer on paper. |
| Comments: |
This wheel is mainly used in Tibet and
contains a prayer or mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum'. An approximate translation is
'jewel in the lotus' and is invoked for each revolution or the cylinder. This
cylinder rotates with slight wrist rotation thanks to the small weighted
chain. |
| Maker: |
Unknown |
| Age: |
1990's |
| Size: |
20 cm long |
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