Order Dorje, 5 pronged. Vintage. Tibet

This beautiful Dorje from Tibet has 5 prongs.
This precious Dorje is 20th century.

A Dorje also known as a Vajra is a weapon used order symbolically in Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.
It symbolizes spiritual power and represents the irresistible and indestructible qualities of a diamond and a thunderbolt.
The Dorje is also the symbol for the nature of reality, indicating endless potency, skillful activity and creativity.
It is usually held in the right hand during religious ceremonies.
Dorje is the Tibetan name associated with Buddhism and Vajra is a Sanskrit word which is associated with Hinduism.