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Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 9-10970, described as Bell,metal,for relig.ceremonies;bronze(?);18 cm.Length;9.5 cm.width;brass half-vajra type handle w/head of Dharma welded to bell base. Petal lotus in dome. According to Professor Lewis Lancaster,the face at the base of the handle represents Yum-ma (mother)...

Hearst Museum object titled Broken ghanta bell, accession number 9-21903a,b, described as This is an old ghanta bell with a handle of gilded bronze. The bell is made of a five metal alloy to produce a rich, full sound. The bell is badly cracked and the upper part of the bell, below where the handle joins, is completely broken. The striker shows a pattern of wear associated with many years of constant use.The ghanta bell is used in most Tantric rituals. It is held in the left hand and the matched vajra is held in the right. The matching vajra to this ghanta is not present in the collection. It would match upper part of the ghanta handle. The ghanta embodies the feminine principle in Tantric usage, and the vajra is the masculine. The ghanta holds the principle of ultimate wisdom and the vajra, the principle of ultimate compassion and skillful means.Ghanta bells in this collection are numbers: T-23; T-63; T-66; T-67; & T-85

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 9-21858, described as Bronze butter lamp, like 9-21931, is meant for use in a monastery or other large Buddhist temple. Unlike 9-21931, it has a typical flared top, and is ornamented by white metal or silver chasing. The wick is formed from unprocessed cotton and a straw. The cotton is wrapped around the straw, and the straw set in the small hole in the middle of the basin of the lamp. The top of the wick should be slightly above the rim of the lamp. The lamp is then filled with clarified Dri butter. The dri is the female of the yak.

Hearst Museum object titled Ewer, accession number 9-21791a,b, described as Ewer (a) with lid (b), used in Tibetan monasteries to serve tea to the Lamas and monks. The brass chasing around the collar is embossed with the eight auspicious symbols: vase, flower, conch, knot, royal standard, wheel, umbrella, and fish.

Hearst Museum object titled Ghanta, accession number 9-21923, described as This is a beautiful old ghanta bell with a handle of gilded bronze, and turquoise and coral insets. The bell is made of a five metal alloy to produce a rich, full sound. There are only three vajra points at the top, as two are missing.The striker shows the unique pattern of wear associated with generations of constant use.The ghanta bell is used in most Tantric rituals. It is held in the left hand and the matched vajra is held in the right. The matching vajra to this ghanta is not present in the collection. It would match upper part of the ghanta handle. The ghanta embodies the feminine principle in Tantric usage, and the vajra is the masculine. The ghanta holds the principle of ultimate wisdom and the vajra, the principle of ultimate compassion and skillful means.Ghanta bells in this collection are numbers: T-23; T-63; T-66; T-67; & T-85

Hearst Museum object titled Ghanta bell with detached handle, accession number 9-21920a,b, described as This is a fine old ghanta bell, the handle is of the nine-pronged variety (most others have five prongs). It is well worn and could be quite old. The bell is of the type of alloy known as "five-metal". The five metals usually include brass, copper, iron, silver and gold. The handle is attached to the bell with a strong natural glue. In this case they are separate but could easily be reattached. The ghanta bell is used in most Tantric rituals. It is held in the left hand and the matched vajra is held in the right. The matching vajra to this ghanta is not present in the collection. It would match upper part of the ghanta handle. The ghanta embodies the feminine principle in Tantric usage, and the vajra is the masculine. The ghanta holds the principle of ultimate wisdom and the vajra, the principle of ultimate compassion and skillful means.Ghanta bells in this collection are numbers: T-23; T-63; T-66; T-67; & T-85.

Hearst Museum object titled Horn, accession number 9-22082, described as These (T-143 and T-144) are a matched set of Tibetan long horns (gDung Chen). They are played for ceremonial occasions at Tibetan monasteries, typically accompanied by large bronze cymbals (See: T-206 & T-207) and bass drums (not in collection). They are over ten feet long when extended.See: Photo T-143-a, T-143-b and T-143-c

Hearst Museum object titled Horn, accession number 9-22083, described as These (T-143 and T-144) are a matched set of Tibetan long horns (gDung Chen). They are played for ceremonial occasions at Tibetan monasteries, typically accompanied by large bronze cymbals (See: T-206 & T-207) and bass drums (not in collection). They are over ten feet long when extended.

Hearst Museum object titled Jacket, accession number 9-22193, described as velvet jacket old gold collar, bound with black piping and lined with blue silk. overlapping flap closure with 3 metal button closures. standup collar decorated with a band of black ribbon and 2 knotted frog closures.