Bronze ritual object ‘Kartika’, Tibet, 20th century

Tibetan Buddhist ritual instrument made of bronze, known as Kartika (Drigug). It has a Vajra (or Dorje) shape, with a central knot and points emerging from a lotus flower. The handle is attached to the crescent-shaped blade, decorated with scrollwork and flame reliefs.

Size: 12 x 10.4 x 3.5 cm

Weight: 199 g