Details
A bone purbhu
Tibet, 17th century
The tripartite blade issuing from the fangs of a makara, with snakes running down the blade, the handle shaft carved as stylized knots and petals topped by the four heads of Hayagriva
11¾ in. (29.9 cm.) long
Provenance
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired before 1996
Exhibited
On loan to Art Institute of Chicago since 1996

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