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Vajra

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze object resembling a claw or pincer, with two sets of three curved prongs on either end; central section features a ridged cylindrical shape flanked by two decorative spherical shapes; green and brown patina; laid horizontally on a gray background. Vajra, Tibetan.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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