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Collections

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Vajra-ghantaGoryeo dynasty (918-1392), 10th-11th century

Not on view
Gilded bronze ritual object with a lobed lower body, segmented handle, and multi-pronged finial; worn gold surface reveals teal-green patina beneath
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Vajra-ghanta
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), 10th-11th century
Medium
Cast bronze with gilding
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 in. (5.08 cm) Height: 8 in. (20.32 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.179
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.