A COPPER ALLOY GHANTA


Tibet, circa 16th centurySurmounted by a vajra-form handle comprised of four makara heads surmounting the remnants of a well-rubbed benevolent deity head adorned in coral and turquoise cabochons, now soldered to a likely associated un-gilt metal-alloy bell encircled by similarly well-rubbed bands of lantsa characters within lotus petals and additional vajras and raised bosses, the interior reading om ah hum in raised relief.Himalayan Art Resources item no.618446 1/2in (16.5cm) high