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TIBET, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY
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An Iron and Gilt Copper Phurbu
Tibet, circa 16th Century
The tripartite iron blade issuing from the mouth of a makara, with entwined serpents meandering down the sides in gilt copper, the stylized lotus-petal handle bordered by 'endless knots', surmounted by three wrathful heads wearing skull tiaras and knotted snake earrings, the hair gathered into a vajra finial
10 5/8 in. (27 cm.) long
Tibet, circa 16th Century
The tripartite iron blade issuing from the mouth of a makara, with entwined serpents meandering down the sides in gilt copper, the stylized lotus-petal handle bordered by 'endless knots', surmounted by three wrathful heads wearing skull tiaras and knotted snake earrings, the hair gathered into a vajra finial
10 5/8 in. (27 cm.) long