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Bell with Chakra Finial (Vajraghanta)

Asian Art

On View: Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
MEDIUM Bronze
DATES 13th–14th century
DIMENSIONS height: 5 1/2 in. (14.0 cm)
COLLECTIONS Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 2021.1.59
CREDIT LINE Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
PROVENANCE Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
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