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Photograph by Bruce M. White, Rubin Museum of Art, 2011
Vajra scepter
Photograph by Bruce M. White, Rubin Museum of Art, 2011
Photograph by Bruce M. White, Rubin Museum of Art, 2011

Vajra scepter

OriginHimalayan
Date17th - 18th century
Dimensions1 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.
MediumMetal
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art, Gift of Ralph Redford
Object numberC2008.23
Himalayan Art Resources Number57006
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16th century
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File from a Ritual File Set
16th century
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Date unknown