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Japan

Vajra (sankosho) and Wheel (rinbo)

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Object Details

Culture

Japan

Date

19th century

Medium

Gilt bronze

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches (11.4 x 11.4 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Drs. Connie and Lee Koppelman

Object
Number

96.037.039 a,b

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