Buddhist ceremonial chopper

Made:
1701-1900 in Tibet
Buddhist ceremonial chopper, iron with ormolu handle, Tibetan

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Buddhist ceremonial chopper, iron with ormolu handle, Tibetan
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Buddhist ceremonial chopper, iron with ormolu handle, Tibetan, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A221490
Materials:
complete, iron and brass (gilt)
Measurements:
overall: 222 mm x 155 mm x 39 mm,
type:
ceremonial axe
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)