Armlet for an Image with Crossed Vajras 17th-19th century Nepal At the center, crossed vajras indicate the cardinal directions and the universes axis—a place of ultimate stability where the Buddha reached enlightenment—which is marked here with a diamond. The gems, semiprecious stones, and coral convey ideas of purity and together form a mosaic that evokes the crystalline nature of the heavens. On either side of the armlet are reddish-coral kirtimukha faces that symbolize the relentless passage of time.. Armlet for an Image with Crossed Vajras. Nepal. 17th-19th century. Mercury, gilt silver, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, and turquoise. Jewelry
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