Phurpa

42-30-285

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Phurpa
Object Number 42-30-285
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 18th Century - 1928
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Iconography Animal Head | Faces
Description

Phurpa, ceremonial dagger. Brass. Animal head at top of blade. Three human faces around pommel.

Length 22.5 cm
Width 3.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 503 - Collector Number

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