Phurpa
| Native Name | Phurpa |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | A1130 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Tibetan Buddhist |
| Provenience: | Tibet |
| Date Made: | Published 1914 |
| Early Date: | 1914 |
| Late Date: | 1914 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Sandalwood |
| Technique: | Carved |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914 |
Description
Sandalwood phurpa, magic dagger. Copper tip loose, now missing. All wood with carved handle. Shorter and stouter than A1164.
Bibliography:
| [Article] Scott, Alexander. 1914. "The Alexander Scott Collection". The Museum Journal. Philadelphia. The University Museum. Vol. 5. no. 2. pg. 55-114 Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: Pg. 106 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
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