This is a gold-inlaid Vajra, approximately 15cm in length and weighing about 80g, crafted around 400 years ago. It is made of brass with gold plating (22K) on the blades at both ends. It is believed to have been made in a Jodo Shinshu temple in Kamakura sometime between the early and mid-Edo period (approximately 400 years ago). It was only worn for about 30 years out of its 400-year history. Aside from minor scratches on the blades caused by contact with prayer beads or other ritual implements, there are no major damages. However, the gold plating on the blades has worn off in two places (about 1mm to 2mm), revealing the base metal. If you are concerned about this, you may consider having it re-gilded at a gold repair shop (the cost would be several tens of thousands of yen for the entire piece, or around 3,000 to 5,000 yen for just the worn areas, depending on the shop). It is rare for an item of this age to be in such good condition, and it could potentially become a temple treasure. Unless it is dropped from a great height repeatedly, it is made of materials that should last for over 1,000 years. Before being listed, it has been specially blessed with a purification prayer at a temple. Why not carry it with you as a protective blade of Japanese Buddhism? Please take it with you when you visit a temple. Main material: Gold Type: Other