Phurpa

A1152

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Phurpa
Object Number A1152
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 18th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Iron
Iconography Vajra
Description

Iron Phurpa, magic dagger. Vajra handle. Tall. "The Devil Killing Dagger".

Length 31.75 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914

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