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A crescent-shaped, hand-held ritual flaying knife extending to a Makara with mouth wide open attached a curved rock crystal blade, used in the tantric ceremonies of Vajrayana Buddhism, commonly known as the "knife of the dakinis", depicting an expressional Fierce Dragon with wide open mouth, a nice patina.  Excellent craftsmanship, high quality gilded bronze with cold applied pigmentation.

Length: 14,5 centimeter. 

Condition: The object is in perfect condition, minute wear, according to age. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. 

Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance. 

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Very good - 14.5 cm

Dagger - Bronze (gilt/silvered/patinated) - Tibet  (No Reserve Price)

Chinese Art

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Gender

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Condition

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Period

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

1700-1750

1850-1900

Kangxi (1662-1722)

Qianlong (1736-1795)

1750-1800

Yongzheng (1723-1735)

1910-1920

1650-1700

1920-1930

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Late 20th century

Guangxu (1875-1908)

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1600-1650

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1990-2000

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Qing dynasty (Manchu China) (1692-1911)

Wanli (1573-1619)

1960-1970

Subject

Guanyin

Birds

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Style

Antique

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Design

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Technique

Handpainted

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Signature

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