A Gilt Bronze Ritual Chopper, Karttrka
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A Gilt Bronze Ritual Chopper, Karttrka

TIBET, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY

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A Gilt Bronze Ritual Chopper, Karttrka
Tibet, circa 16th Century
The hooked crescent-shaped iron blade issuing from the jaws of a makara, the handle with lotus petal friezes centered around an endless knot and half-vajra finial, the blade with a silver and gold damascened scroll border and a 15-character mantra damascened in gold
9¼ in. (23.3 cm.) high