Phur bu, three-sided Buddhist ritual dagger

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 84.13.1
Type: metalwork; religious/ritual equipment
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: bronze; iron
Dimensions: length: 15.5 cm
The phurbu has an iron blade and a cast bronze handle. On the lower part of the grip there are two rhomboidal parts, above it a vajra, and then on three sides wrathful Hajagríva's heads, with a horse on top.