Photo of Vajra, bronze - Public domain dedication

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Photo of Vajra, bronze - Public domain dedication

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The thunderbolt, or vajra, is a powerful symbol in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Small bronze vajras are often used by the priest during rituals, along with a handbell (ghanta).

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Date

1100 - 1200
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Rijksmuseum
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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