Phurpa

A1128

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Phurpa
Object Number A1128
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 18th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Engraved
Iconography Demon | Vajra | Rope
Description

Phurpa. Magic dagger. Three edged, topped with a bust of a demon wearing skull girdle holding rope and vajra.

Length 13.34 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914

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