Phur bu, three-sided Buddhist ritual dagger
| Accession Nr.: | 9457 |
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| Type: | metalwork; religious/ritual equipment |
| Date of production: |
18th and 19th centuries
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| Materials: | copper |
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| Dimensions: | length: 22.5 cm |
This three-edged copper ritual dagger is used during tantric ceremonies. Snakes coil around its blade, its grip consists of four spheres, and the end shows the head of warthfull deities with coral and turquoise inlays.