The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 26, 2024
Bell with Vajra Handle
900s
Diameter: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.); Overall: 15.1 cm (5 15/16 in.)
Location: not on view
Description
The vajra and bell as a pair are an important combination of tantric implements. When used together, the vajra is held in the right hand and stands for tantric method; the bell refers to wisdom and is held in the left hand. When a tantric master holds the vajra and bell, he takes on the guise of an enlightened being who teaches and models tantric methods with wisdom and understanding.- ?–c. 1972(Spink and Son, Ltd., London, England, sold to Severance and Greta Millikin)1972–1989Severance A. [1895–1985] and Greta [Marguerite Steckerl] Millikin [1903–1989], Cleveland, OH, bequest to the Cleveland Museum of Art1989–The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
- The Cleveland Museum of Art (10/14/2017-03/25/2018): "Beyond Angkor: Cambodian Sculpture from Banteay Chhmar"Focus: Tantra in Buddhist Art. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (May 5-September 15, 2013).The Cleveland Museum of Art (05/05/2013 - 09/15/2013); "Focus:Tantra in Buddhist Art"The Severance and Greta Millikin Collection. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (July 5-September 2, 1990).1990 - Cleveland Museum of Art, The Severance and Greta Millikin Collection, July 5 - September 2, 1990, cat. no. 179.
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1989.355