1979, Antiquities. Dorji 5-chetrum Bhutan MN H

1979, Antiquities. Dorji 

1979, Antiquities. Dorji 5-chetrum  Bhutan MN H

Text: Dorji 5-chetrum Bhutan
Condition:  MNH

Title:   Dorji

Face value:     5

Stamp Currency: Chhertum

Country/area:            Bhutan

Year:   1979

Set:     1979 Antiques

Stamp number in set:           5

Basic colour:  Multi-coloured

Usage:            Franking

Type:   Stamp

Theme:           Antiques, Artifacts, Instruments

Perforation 

Stamp subject:           Antiques, Artifacts, Instruments

Stanley Gibbons number:     417

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Tibetan tantric instrument traditionally used as a set; the dorje is held in the opposite hand, not struck against the bell. As a musical instrument, bells are exclusively handmade, using the traditional ancient combination of metals. The set symbolizes the inseparability of wisdom (the bell) and skillful means (the dorje), combining three aspects of Buddha:

Body: The body of the bell, respect for a healthy body like Buddha

Speech: The sound of the bell, correct speech like Buddha

Mind: The dorje, positive like Buddha