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A Ceremonial Bronze Bell with a Vajra Phurba (Ghanta) - A Ceremonial Bronze Bell with a Vajra Phurba (Ghanta) Tibet, probably Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). Bronze / Brass. Bell H. 17 cm. Vajra Phurba L. 11.8 cm. Weight: 450 g. A vajra-shaped handle with a Buddha head. Condition: The clapper has been replaced. Signs of age and wear. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Ghanta is used together with the Vajra (Dorje). The Vajra symbolizes method or compassion. The Ghanta symbolizes wisdom. Together, they embody the union of wisdom and compassion. It often features a vajra-shaped handle. It may be parcel-gilt, especially in examples from the Himalayas or Tibet. It produces a clear, resonant sound, which is considered spiritually purifying.