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Vajra Scepter; Tibet; 16th century; metalwork; Rubin Museum of Art; C2004.31.3; photograph by B…
Vajra Scepter
Vajra Scepter; Tibet; 16th century; metalwork; Rubin Museum of Art; C2004.31.3; photograph by B…
Vajra Scepter; Tibet; 16th century; metalwork; Rubin Museum of Art; C2004.31.3; photograph by Bruce M. White, Rubin Museum of Art, 2010

Vajra Scepter

OriginTibet
Date16th century
Dimensions2 5/8 × 9 3/8 × 3 1/8 in.
MediumMetalwork
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art
Object numberC2004.31.3
Project Himalayan Arthttps://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuseum.org/exhibition/living-practices/ritual/vajra-scepter/
Not on view
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