| Native Name | Phurpa |
| Object Number | A1212 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Nepalese | Buddhist |
| Provenience | Nepal |
| Date Made | 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Copper Alloy | Brass |
| Iconography | Demon |
| Description | Brass phurpa, magic dagger. The niche on the back of the handle is empty; it probably held paper charms. The paper wadded into the crown of the piece is probably a charm or an amulet. Topped with bust of a demon wearing skull girdle. Blue stones set in the earrings. Stones no longer present. |
| Length | 19.05 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914 |
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