A large Tibetan gilt bronze ritual chopper, Karttrka, 16th/17th century, the iron crescent form blade with gilt inscription to both sides and flame border issuing from the mouth of a makara, the handle with lotus petal border and four prongs issuing from the mouths of makaras, 35cm x 35cmProvenance: Christies New York, INDIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART INCLUDING INDIAN PAINTINGS, 25th march 2004, Lot 76Exhibited: Madrid, Fundación La Caixa, Monasterios y lamas del Tibet, cat. no. 11, November 2000-January 2001.