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Brass Phurba with Iron Blade browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900: item # 709968 Please refer to our stock # 14317 when inquiring.
Himalayan Antiques By Appointment Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938 Guest Book sold |
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The phurba is used in various Buddhist rituals to frighten or slay invisible malevolent powers. It is thus a very powerful ritual object. This phurba shows much use. The brass is has a very nice patina where it was grasped and the iron blade is quite worn. We would date it to at least the nineteenth century. It measures 9-1/2 inches (24 cm.)in length and weighs just under half a pound, giving it a very nice heft. |
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