Vajra Item Number: N4.9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Thunderbolt symbol with dragon-like heads in the shape of two inverted crowns attached by a central flattened globe.
Narrative
Collected by Audrey and Harry Hawthorn.
Cultural Context
Tibetan Buddhist religious symbol.
Item History
- Made in Tibet
- Collected during 1945
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn before October 16, 1972
- Received from Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor) on October 16, 1972
What
- Name
- Vajra
- Identification Number
- N4.9
- Type of Item
- vajra
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and chased
- Overall
- width 9.8 cm, diameter 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tibet
When
- Collection Date
- during 1945
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0218/0006