A TIBETAN GILT-COPPER AND IRON PHUR-BU, the grip moulded as lotus-petals, the three-faced head of Vajrakila above, with bulging eyes, broad nose, open mouth showing teeth and fangs, separated moulded crowns with skulls, separated moulded ear rings, painted facials details, the lower section with three makaras with iron blade, 19th Century

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A TIBETAN GILT-COPPER AND IRON PHUR-BU, the grip moulded as lotus-petals, the three-faced head of Vajrakila above, with bulging eyes, broad nose, open mouth showing teeth and fangs, separated moulded crowns with skulls, separated moulded ear rings, painted facials details, the lower section with three makaras with iron blade, 19th Century
46 cm high, on base

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