19 Century Demon-Subduing Tibetan Antique Vajra-Pestle Lima Copper From Samye Monastery

Qing Dynasty Nine-pronged Samye Demon-subduing Vajra-pestle ritual implement. In the propagation and lineage of Buddhism. ritual implements play a crucial role! The Vajra-pestle blessed by Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava. Indian paṇḍitas. and numerous accomplished practitioners. is revered as the king of Vajra-pestles. This esteemed samye pestle has a moderate size and is usually brought out for empowerment and rituals during major Buddhist gatherings by living Buddhas or esteemed scholars. It is crafted with yellow brass. with a Cold Iron core in the central vein. featuring a simple and elegant design. The two ends of the pestle are round. slender. and smooth. with the central prong well-preserved. The eight outer prongs encircle the central vein. while the handle’s large bead is flattened. The lotus base is adorned with understated and unadorned petals. exhibiting a clean and majestic aesthetic without being ostentatious. showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. The patina on the skin is well-developed. having been passed down for hundreds of years through numerous virtuous lineage masters. resulting in a refined and mature appearance. It possesses tremendous strength and is of the perfect size. making it highly suitable for actual practice and offering adornment. truly a rarity.

This pestle inherits the lineage of the Samye monastery and is exceptionally auspicious.