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Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 9-10827, described as Bell, ritual; bronze, brass; bell w/clapper; outer surface: near base is row of vajras, above this is row of circular pendants, then a row of 8 mystic syllables in lotus petals; handle-brass, w/head of Dharma surmounted by half-vajra; int.surface has mystic syllon e

Hearst Museum object titled Dagger, accession number 9-5200, described as Bronze dagger; three keeled blade and demon head pommel; Tibetan name Phurbu.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-8290, described as figurine; Vajradhara as Bodhisattva holds vajra (thunderbolt) and ghanta (bell) with vajra handle; in Vajrahumkara mudra; gilded brass with inset turquoise; 19th century temple or household image

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine of buddha, accession number 9-8312, described as figurine, 'Parinirvana Buddha', stone, originally gilted; (reclining posture of Buddha entering 'nirvana'); Ming Dynasty; l. 32.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine with base, accession number 9-8163a,b, described as Figurine of Bishamon Ten; polychrome wood, peeling; crystal (?) eyes; wood base represents reclining demon; 15-16 century (fide Prof. Cahill); height figure (a) 30 cm; height base (b) 12.5 cm. Bishamon Ten (Japanese for Vaisravana) is the Guardian of the North i.e. one of the four guardian of the corners of the world. Used in home or in shrine.

Hearst Museum object titled Hand drum, accession number 9-5151, described as Hand drum (Damaru); hourglass-shaped; parts of two human calvaria joined together by wooden disk decorated by miniature skulls; green leather drum heads; diameter 5.25 inches; trailer of silk tassels, beads, etc.; length 29 inches

Hearst Museum object titled Painting, accession number 9-10832, described as painting, miniature votive; canvas, ink, paint; Buddha seated on lotus; inscription (Tibetan) on back of picture; reds, green, blue; So-called xylograph illumination; for prayer, meditation, contemplation; a Buddha of the Amitabha type, with hands in the meditative position

Hearst Museum object titled Prayer wheel, accession number 9-10972, described as prayer wheel; silver, wood, cloth, paper (with printed prayers); used anytime by men or women for prayer; prayer printed on paper, rolled and placed inside; wheel is turned counterclockwise

Hearst Museum object titled Printing block, accession number 9-10940, described as block, wood printing; leather thong for hanging; slightly warped; used at any time; for making prayer flags; block is dipped into ink, cloth pressed onto block; this block for printing a prosperity flag

Hearst Museum object titled Printing block, accession number 9-11939, described as printing block for prayers; wood, carved; both sides inscribed with relief Tibetan characters; dark patina on wood; for printing prayers in Tibetan