Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Phurba Ceremonial Dagger

Item Details

A triangular-bladed metal phurba (kīla in Sanskrit) ceremonial dagger. In rituals the phurba is stabbed into vessels full of rice and other grains. The pommel of the handle features the faces of the three phurba deities, mirroring each side of the blade with a single dragon head to the top. Three elephant-like figural heads are noted in raised relief to the heel of the handle.

Condition

- light oxidation and verdigris, marks and scratches

Dimensions

Item #

18BOS013-002