Native Name | Phurpa |
Object Number | A1212 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Nepalese | Buddhist |
Provenience | Nepal |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Copper Alloy | Brass |
Iconography | Demon |
Description | Brass phurpa, magic dagger. The niche on the back of the handle is empty; it probably held paper charms. The paper wadded into the crown of the piece is probably a charm or an amulet. Topped with bust of a demon wearing skull girdle. Blue stones set in the earrings. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914 |
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