Vajra Flaying Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vajra Flaying Knife by an unknown artist features a curved, dark brown metal blade with a slight upward curve at the tip. The blade's surface appears weathered and has a rough texture. A gold-colored metal hilt is attached to the blade, featuring an intricate design with a textured pattern. The hilt is shaped like a pointed triangle with curved edges and extends into a long, thin handle with a ring-shaped pommel at the end. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.