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Vajra

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object with a central cylindrical part and two symmetrical ends. The central part is short and has decorative rings around it. The ends are shaped like flowers or lotus buds with curved pointed petals. The object is made of weathered bronze or copper alloy. The background is a gradient gray color. The object titled "Vajra" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 10th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia, Java
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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