A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Vajra, the round eight pronged Vajra with bulbous mid-section flanked by flared lotus petal friezes issuing prongs that form the spherical ends, 16.8cm long, 336 grams, on later black painted wood stand Provenance: Purchased by the late J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) at Phillips on 7th June, 1978, lot 125 and by family descent. No receipt but itemised in collection notes. 西藏金刚杵一件（克重336g） 拍品来源：前英国外务部官员J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) 私人收藏，其于1978年7月6日购自英国富艺思，拍品编号125号 Condition Report: with surface wear and old knocks Condition Report Disclaimer