三鈷杵, Three-Pronged Vajra Ritual Implement (Sankosho), 12th century

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三鈷杵, Three-Pronged Vajra Ritual Implement (Sankosho), Heian period (794–1185), 12th century, Japan, Gilt bronze, L. 6 7/8 in. ( cm), Metalwork, For Esoteric Buddhist ritual prayer and incantations, a set of vajra pestles (kongōsho) and a bell (kongōrei) would be placed upon a bronze stand

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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