Artwork Details

Title
Vajra scepter
Dimensions
1 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.
Medium
Metal
Origin
Himalayan
Classification(s)
ritual objects
Date
17th - 18th century
Credit Line
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Ralph Redford
Object number
C2008.23
HAR Number
57006

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