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Buddhist iron and gilt brass chopper symbolising the Tantra, called a grigug, Tibetan, 1701-1900
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A21911
- Materials:
- complete, iron and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Measurements:
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overall: 330 mm x 245 mm x 61 mm, 1.482 kg
- type:
- ceremonial axe
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
