{"product_id":"parashu-ritueller-stab-des-vajrayana-mit-filigran","title":"Parashu – Buddhist Ritual Axe with Filigree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe parashu is a ritual axe associated with Vajrayana Buddhism and belongs to the established ritual objects of Buddhist ritual art. Here it is presented on a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parashu is executed as a copper staff, the shaft wrapped with twisted wire and gold-plated. The upper section is formed by a central crystal hub, to which a kartika blade in crystal is attached. The blade is mounted on a \u003cem\u003emakara\u003c\/em\u003e head with an open mouth, which frames and holds it. Carved lapis lazuli elements connect the makara head with the spherical crystal hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the sides and rear of the central hub, two half \u003cem\u003evajras\u003c\/em\u003e in gold-plated copper are attached, each ending in a drop-shaped crystal. The lower end of the staff is finished with a half crystal \u003cem\u003evajra\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stand is executed in filigree. Spirals formed from thin metal wires are filled with small arched elements and assembled into a pattern. Set colored stones are arranged in floral forms and integrated into the filigree. The ornamental design extends around the entire surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe execution follows the established iconographic conventions of Vajrayana art in the Kathmandu Valley, in which form, symbolic meaning, and ornament are brought together into a balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParashu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper and crystal, decorated with filigree, carved lapis lazuli, colored stones, gold-plated. On a stand. The object is patinated. Handcrafted in Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1595 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yala Craft UG, Jülicher Str. 72, 40477 Düsseldorf, hallo@yala-craft.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49346898035027,"sku":"DHARMA-182","price":2220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7148\/7816\/files\/parashu-s-DSCF2571.jpg?v=1777991460","url":"https:\/\/yala-craft.com\/en\/products\/parashu-ritueller-stab-des-vajrayana-mit-filigran","provider":"Yala Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}