Asian Arts Thursday, 6 April 2023 - 3:00 PM start

A Rare 19th Century Tibetan Vajra-Katari ( Ritual Chopping Knife)

Realised: $2,200 plus premium

Lot Details

A Rare 19th Century Tibetan Vajra-Katari ( Ritual Chopping Knife) Cast in silver with the head of a Makara and the head of a Peacock, the curved flaring metal blade issuing from the mouth section, engraved with Tibetan script. The Makara head surmounted by a dorje finial inset with turquoise and coral 22cm Length Provenance: Geoffrey Key collection, London