A Large Gilt Bronze Phurbu
Tibet, 17th Century
The triangular tripartite blade issuing from the jaws of a makara with sinuous horns and curly mane, the central section in the form of a vajra between 'endless knots' with a further prong in the form of an iron armature running through, surmounted by the three-headed Hayagriva with a ferocious expression with bulging eyes beneath furled brows and skull tiaras, the horse head forming the finial, richly gilt with some wear to the central section of vajra
18 in. (45.8 cm.) high
A Large Gilt Bronze Phurbu
Tibet, 17th Century
The triangular tripartite blade issuing from the jaws of a makara with sinuous horns and curly mane, the central section in the form of a vajra between 'endless knots' with a further prong in the form of an iron armature running through, surmounted by the three-headed Hayagriva with a ferocious expression with bulging eyes beneath furled brows and skull tiaras, the horse head forming the finial, richly gilt with some wear to the central section of vajra
18 in. (45.8 cm.) high
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