Native Name | Phurpa |
Object Number | 42-30-284 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tibetan | Buddhist |
Provenience | Tibet |
Date Made | 18th Century - 1928 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Brass |
Technique | Engraved |
Iconography | Heads |
Description | Phurpa, ceremonial dagger. Heavy brass. Grip in form of two heads back to back and surmounted by third head. |
Length | 23.3 cm |
Width | 6 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 138A - Collector Number |
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