TANTRIC BUDDHIST SPIRIT AXE FROM TIBET

Description

E033W, Antique ceremonial implement, used by Buddhist priests in some fashion in their ceremonies. When the Chinese invaded, everything was seized up and has long since disappeared, or was destroyed by Communist forces. Their rare and precious art works are highly collectible today and this is but one example offered. Circa about 18th century, castings in bronze with an iron blade, 13.5" long, all original and complete, ship weight 2 pounds.