Statue of Ten Thousand Knives Padmasambhava, said to be made of melted knives offered by the local population in the aftermath of a murder

Location

Khamar Monastery, Dornogovi Province, Mongolia

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Date

First half of 19th century, crown made in 2005

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Creator

Two artisans from the Chinese metal workshops of Dolonnuur and local smiths following the instructions of the great reincarnate lama Danzin-Rabjai (1804–1856)

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Collection

Danzanravjaa Museum, Sainshand, Dornogovi Province

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Photo Credit

photograph by Vesna Wallace, ca. 2005

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