A rare 19th century Tibetan Vajra-Katari ( ritual Chopping knife), cast in silver with the head of a Makara and the head of a peacock, the curved flaring metal blade issuing from the mouth section, engraved with Tibetan script. The Makara head surmounted by a dorje finial inset with turquoise and coral, 22 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London