Collection place: Xizang autonomous region (Tibet), Tibetan Pleatau, China / Loans: S1987-1988 #4: Bade Museum, Pacific School of Religion (July 15, 1987–September 21, 1987) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Aspergil, accession number 9-10826b, no description available.

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 Bowl cover, accession number 9-1756c, described as incised

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl lining, accession number 9-1756b, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Buddha / bodisattva, accession number 9-5875, described as Buddha; bronze (?), gilded; hand in position symbolizing enlightenment, other holds object; cast bronze Bodhisattava. Believed to be representation of Tara in lotus position.

Hearst Museum object titled Butter lamp, accession number 9-10823, described as Butter lamp; silver, elaborately worked; many little knobs over entire surface; originally in 3 pieces; welded together; base has stylized lotus design; handle center has 3 crosses; for burning butter on altars

Hearst Museum object titled Cup stand, accession number 9-10973a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Dagger, accession number 9-10835, described as phur-ba, ritual dagger; bronze, cast; triangular blade emerges from mouth of boar-like beast, which is surmounted by vajra-like handle toppled by pommel of 3-headed figure, 2 heads of which are fanged, under a round knoblike end; used by monks to exercise demons, or ritual slaying of someone, e.g, an enemy of the doctrine