{"product_id":"tibetan-buddhist-kartika-ritual-knife","title":"Tibetan Buddhist Kartika Ritual Knife | Bronze Vajrayana Artwork","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Kartika Knife | Handcrafted Bronze Buddhist Ritual Object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 10.5cm(Height) x 10.5cm(Length) x 3.5cm(Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 0.12 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tibetan Buddhist Kartika Ritual Knife is a handcrafted bronze ritual object featuring a curved blade joined to an ornate vajra-style handle. Measuring 10.5cm in height and length, the compact piece combines the distinctive crescent-shaped blade with traditional ornamental metalwork, making it suitable for Buddhist altars, ritual collections, and sacred displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a curved kartika blade positioned alongside an elaborate crossed vajra form, with pointed terminals and layered decorative elements extending from the central structure. Fine relief work covers the handle and surrounding forms, while the bronze surface displays engraved patterns and ornamental detailing. The combination of the crescent blade and vajra elements gives the piece its characteristic Vajrayana ritual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Vajrayana Buddhist practice, the kartika is a ritual implement commonly associated with symbolic cutting through attachment and obstacles. Its curved blade is an important feature of tantric ritual imagery, while the vajra elements express the indestructible nature of awakened wisdom. This bronze ritual knife can be displayed on Buddhist altars, within shrine arrangements, or as part of a collection of traditional Himalayan Buddhist ritual objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction of Kartika Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kartika is used in many Buddhist rituals, often in conjunction with the kapala (skullcap). Together, they symbolize the transformation of the five poisons into the five wisdoms. The Kartika is also utilized in the Tibetan sky burial ritual, where deceased bodies are sectioned and left for vultures on specialized platforms. Additionally, the Kartika finds application in Feng Shui practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"breadcrumbs--last text-subtext\"\u003eView More from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"breadcrumbs--last text-subtext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/collections\/ritual-dagger-phurba-collection\" title=\"Ritual Daggers (Phurbas) Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/collections\/ritual-dagger-phurba-collection\" title=\"Ritual Daggers (Phurbas) Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRitual Daggers (Phurbas) Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EO","offers":[{"title":"10.5cm x 3.5cm","offer_id":67636178387198,"sku":"28532EOKartikaKnife","price":431.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7214\/2590\/files\/uc_bc722cbe-65eb-4d32-873e-07d1c1fd502c.jpg?v=1790836527","url":"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/products\/tibetan-buddhist-kartika-ritual-knife","provider":"Evamratna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}