Phurpa

A1212

From: Nepal

Curatorial Section: Asian

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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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