Bidspirit auction | Bronze ritual object ‘Kartika’, Tibet,

Bronze ritual object ‘Kartika’, Tibet, 20th century - Tibetan Buddhist ritual instrument made of bronze, known as Kartika (Drigug). It has a Vajra (or Dorje) shape, with a central knot and points emerging from a lotus flower. The handle is attached to the crescent-shaped blade, decorated with scrollwork and flame reliefs. Size: 12 x 10.4 x 3.5 cm Weight: 199 g