A LOT WITH A TIBETAN BRONZE GHANTA AND VAJRATibet, 18th – 19th century. The bronze vajra extending to four pronged ends issuing from makara heads, with a central knob flanked by lappet bands and beaded edges. The domed bronze ritual bell, decorated with a band of vajras between beaded borders, cast with overlapping lotus petals, rising to the central shaft with a Buddha head, crowned with lotus petals, surmounted by a four-pronged half-vajra, the ends issuing from makara heads. The bell produces a clear, pure, and long-lasting sound when struck. Condition: Overall good condition with minimal surface wear. The vajra with few minuscule nicks, light scratches, and areas of malachite encrustations. The ghanta bell with minor casting flaws as well as few minuscule nicks, and occasional light scratches. Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector, the collection was assembled in the 1980s – 1990s through purchases at Galerie Zacke and other specialized galleries in Vienna. Weight: 154 g (the vajra), 127,1 g (the ghanta) Dimensions: Length 12.3 cm (the vajra), Height 11.1 cm (the ghanta)