Two mirror-image ritual blades with curved steel blades, makara heads and gilt-appearing vajra handles

Ritual & Tantric Objects · Ref. 236:M323

Katar Dagger (pair shown)

CHF 330 (each)

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Listed as 'Katar dagger', these ritual blades combine a curved, crescent-like steel blade with a handle ending in a vajra, the thunderbolt symbol of indestructible enlightenment. The photo shows two mirror-image pieces; each blade emerges from a makara (mythical sea creature) mouth painted red and green, and the handles appear to be gilt. The price is per piece. Length 23 cm.

Ref.
236:M323
Dimensions
23 cm
Region
Nepal or Tibet
Price
CHF 330 (each)

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