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A copper-alloy Kila — 十二世紀 藏傳銅合金金剛橛

A copper-alloy Kila

十二世紀 藏傳銅合金金剛橛

A copper-alloy ritual object from the 12th century, representing Tibetan Buddhist craftsmanship. The Kila is a sacred implement used in Vajrayana Buddhist practices.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Arts d'Asie

June 15, 2023

Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000

Lot 165

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A copper-alloy Kila, 十二世紀 藏傳銅合金金剛橛

A copper-alloy ritual object from the 12th century, representing Tibetan Buddhist craftsmanship. The Kila is a sacred implement used in Vajrayana Buddhist practices.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

12th Century, Bronze, Kila, Symbolic, Gold Tones, Sacred, Twelve Century, Sculpture, Metalwork, Spiritual, Gold Tone, Medieval, Tibetan, Religious, Buddhist art, Dorje, Copper Alloy Sculpture, Ritual Object, Copper-Alloy, Tibetan Buddhist