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Tibetan 18th Century Qing D. Qian Long Period Gilt Bronze & Silver
Scepter Khativanga 22" long Signed
Origin : China/Tibet Period & Style : 18th Century , Qing dynasty, Qian Long period (1736-1795 AD) signed. Material : Bronze gilt, silver Size & Weight : L. 22.04 in. ( 56 cm ) Condition : Good
This Tibetan 18th Century gilt scepter Khativanga was made of hollow in the silver part, not solid piece. It's character shows might be made in China and sent as a gift to a Tibetan temple in Qian Long period 18th century. Usually, a scepter was used in the ritual occasions. It was a symbol of power that given from Buddha. We are told that the three head figures in the top of this scepter are the symbols of whole stages of a life. Inside
of the hollow silver wand, there are several granular materials-may be the
holly relics. |
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