Lot Essay
The phurbu literally means 'nail' and is symbolically used to pin down evil demons.
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18TH CENTURY
Details
A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT-BRONZE RITUAL DAGGER, PHURBU
18TH CENTURY
The tripartite blade issues from the waist of Mahakala, with nagas and snakes meandering down each side towards the tip. The figure with all six arms outstretched and holds various implements.
6¼ in. (16 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The tripartite blade issues from the waist of Mahakala, with nagas and snakes meandering down each side towards the tip. The figure with all six arms outstretched and holds various implements.
6¼ in. (16 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner from an Austrian collector, whose collection was formed in the second half of the 20th century, between 1970 and 1980.
Brought to you by
Cherrei Yuan Tian