Sword, from a set of tantric ritual implements
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Period
19th century -
Geography
Derge, Tibet -
Material
Iron and silver -
Dimension
H x W x D: 30.8 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm (12 1/8 x 1 x 1/8 in) -
Accession Number
S2017.57.7 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S2017.57.7
Object Details
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Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection -
Exhibition History
Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia (October 14, 2017 to February 6, 2022)The Tibetan Shrine from the Alice S. Kandell Collection (March 13, 2010 to November 27, 2016) -
Origin
Derge, Tibet -
Credit Line
The Alice S. Kandell Collection -
Type
Ceremonial Object -
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