Vajra

anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1250

The thunderbolt, or vajra, is a powerful symbol in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Small bronze vajras are often used by the priest during rituals, along with a handbell (ghanta).

  • Artwork typedonderkeil
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1453
  • Dimensionswidth 16.5 cm x height 3.5 cm x depth 3.5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Vajra

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1453

  • Description

    Vajra. Enigszins groen geoxideerde bronzen donderkeil met vijf uitsteeksels aan weerszijden.

Creation

  • Creation

    • anonymous, Pimai (possibly)
    • anonymous, Cambodja (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1100 - c. 1250

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    width 16.5 cm x height 3.5 cm x depth 3.5 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift of J.J. Boeles, 1991)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; donated by Mr J.J. Boeles, Bangkok, to the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1991;{Note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1991

Documentation

    • Ars Asiatica, (1923)pl. XXVII, 1, 2, 3, pl. XXVIII, 1, 2, pl. XXIX.
    • Artibus Asiae, (1961) 24.

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