Dorje & Katrka
This Tibetan pendant combines two Buddhist symbols: A »Katrka« and a double »Vajra« or »Dorje«
»Vajra« or »Dorje« is the name of one of the most important objects of worship in Tibetan Buddhism. Originally associated with the Hindu thunder god Indra as a lightning bolt or thunderbolt [vajra], the weapon gave Tantric Buddhism its name »Vajrayana«. The diamond sceptre [Sanskrit: »Vajra«, Tibetan: »Dorje« or »rDo rje« - literally »Lord of Stones«] symbolises the male principle in Buddhism. The translation of the Tibetan term is »Lord of the Stones« [»rDo« = stone and »rje« = lord, master].
A »Katrka« or »Drigug« [Tibetisch: གྲི་གུག་] is a small, crescent-shaped, hand-held ritual flaying knife used in the tantric ceremonies of Vajrayana Buddhism. The »Katrka« is said to be »one of the quintessential attributes of the wrathful Tantric deities«. It is commonly known as the »knife of the dakinis«.
The age is difficult to estimate, as the iconography of both symbols has not changed for a long time. The worn surface shows that this pendant has been worn close to the body for a long time. It is probably so old that it has been passed on several times from father to son or from mother to daughter. However, this alone is not sufficient to determine a higher age. To avoid misinformation, we have chosen the 20th century for the age.
| Property | Value |
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| Measurements: | 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.2" | 4.5 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm |
| Price: | 51 $ | 45 € |
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