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Vajra

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina metal object, Vajra by artist unknown. Long and thin, vertical, pointed at top and bottom. Top half has two pairs of curved protrusions on either side, resembling leaves or wings. Bottom half has three curved protrusions pointing outward. Central section features stacked decorative rings, with ornate details in between. Against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th–9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
401 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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