Lot 137 - A171AS Asian Art: Himalaya, China - Wednesday, 29. October 2014, 10.00 AM
A BRONZE AND IRON VAJRA (DORJE). Tibet, ca. 16th c. Length 16.5 cm. Addes silk pouch and strap to carry it.
Tibet, ca. 16. Jh. L 16,5 cm.
Fünfstrahliger Donnerkeil aus Bronze. Die Strahlen, die aus Makaramäulern herauswachsen, sind aus Eisen gefertigt. Seidenhülle zum Mittragen.
From the Phala family collection in Switzerland. According to the family history this dorje has been found in the treasure Yanggam of Khyugram Theiji in 1940 after he was charged with treatery and condemned. Mr Phala, at the time Lord Chamberlain of the Dalai Lama, bought it later from the Tibetan government. Hence by descent.
CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)
Sold for CHF 10 200 (including buyer’s premium)
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