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Ritual Dagger (Phur Pa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze ritual dagger, phur pa; long triangular blade; metal; 3 rounded beads; ornate handle; top bears carving of wrathful deity; carving wears crown; curved beak; rounded protuberance over top of head; decorative curl on left side; plain grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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