Phurpa

42-30-284

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Phurpa
Object Number 42-30-284
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 18th Century - 1928
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Engraved
Iconography Heads
Description

Phurpa, ceremonial dagger. Heavy brass. Grip in form of two heads back to back and surmounted by third head.

Length 23.3 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 138A - Collector Number

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