Dagger - Nepal - Second half / end of the 20th century
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Antique bronze phurba from Nepal, a Tibetan Himalayan ritual dagger dating to the late 19th–early 20th century, 26 cm long, in good condition.
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Superb phurbu (or phurba) ritual bronze, an ancient piece of Himalayan tradition, probably Tibet or Nepal, second half / end of the 20th century.
This ceremonial dagger stands out for
- Three crowned heads at the top, finely carved, representing the three symbolic aspects (past, present, future) or the three realms of the world in Vajrayāna Buddhism.
- A richly decorated central handle, with traditional motifs.
- The characteristic trilobate blade, symbolizing the transmutation of negative energies.
- The lower end sculpted with a stylized dragon head / makara, a mythical protective creature in Himalayan iconography.
Beautiful, evenly aged patina, wear marks consistent with age and ritual use. Very striking decorative and spiritual presence.
Specifications
Material: Bronze
Origin: Himalayan region (Tibet / Nepal)
Period: 19th century – early 20th century
Dimensions: 26 cm in length, 4 cm at widest
Weight: 620 g
Condition: Good antique condition, wear and slight irregularities consistent with age.
About the phurbu
The phurbu (also called kila) is a ritual dagger used in tantric Buddhism. It is not a weapon but a symbolic object used to “pin down” or neutralize negative forces during spiritual rituals.
An item sought after by collectors of Asian art, ethnographic objects and Buddhist art.
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Careful and secure shipment with tracking and insurance.
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Antique Bronze Phurba – Tibetan Ritual Dagger with Three Heads and Dragon Base
Description
A fine antique bronze phurba (ritual dagger) from the Himalayan region (Tibet or Nepal), dating from second half/late 20th century,
This ritual object features:
Three finely sculpted crowned heads at the top, symbolizing the three dimensions of time (past, present, future) or the three realms in Vajrayana Buddhism.
A richly decorated central handle with traditional motifs.
The characteristic three-sided blade, representing the transformation of negative energies.
A dragon or makara head at the base, a powerful mythological protective creature in Himalayan iconography.
Beautiful, consistent old patina with wear appropriate to age and ritual use. Strong decorative and spiritual presence.
Specifications
Material: Bronze
Origin: Himalayan region (Tibet / Nepal)
Period: Late 19th – Early 20th century
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear
Dimensions
26 cm lenght
620 g weight
About the Phurba
The phurba (kila) is a ritual implement used in tantric Buddhism. It is not a weapon but a symbolic object employed in ceremonies to spiritually “pin down” or neutralize negative forces.
Highly collectible among Asian art and ethnographic collectors.
Superb phurbu (or phurba) ritual bronze, an ancient piece of Himalayan tradition, probably Tibet or Nepal, second half / end of the 20th century.
This ceremonial dagger stands out for
- Three crowned heads at the top, finely carved, representing the three symbolic aspects (past, present, future) or the three realms of the world in Vajrayāna Buddhism.
- A richly decorated central handle, with traditional motifs.
- The characteristic trilobate blade, symbolizing the transmutation of negative energies.
- The lower end sculpted with a stylized dragon head / makara, a mythical protective creature in Himalayan iconography.
Beautiful, evenly aged patina, wear marks consistent with age and ritual use. Very striking decorative and spiritual presence.
Specifications
Material: Bronze
Origin: Himalayan region (Tibet / Nepal)
Period: 19th century – early 20th century
Dimensions: 26 cm in length, 4 cm at widest
Weight: 620 g
Condition: Good antique condition, wear and slight irregularities consistent with age.
About the phurbu
The phurbu (also called kila) is a ritual dagger used in tantric Buddhism. It is not a weapon but a symbolic object used to “pin down” or neutralize negative forces during spiritual rituals.
An item sought after by collectors of Asian art, ethnographic objects and Buddhist art.
Shipping
Careful and secure shipment with tracking and insurance.
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Antique Bronze Phurba – Tibetan Ritual Dagger with Three Heads and Dragon Base
Description
A fine antique bronze phurba (ritual dagger) from the Himalayan region (Tibet or Nepal), dating from second half/late 20th century,
This ritual object features:
Three finely sculpted crowned heads at the top, symbolizing the three dimensions of time (past, present, future) or the three realms in Vajrayana Buddhism.
A richly decorated central handle with traditional motifs.
The characteristic three-sided blade, representing the transformation of negative energies.
A dragon or makara head at the base, a powerful mythological protective creature in Himalayan iconography.
Beautiful, consistent old patina with wear appropriate to age and ritual use. Strong decorative and spiritual presence.
Specifications
Material: Bronze
Origin: Himalayan region (Tibet / Nepal)
Period: Late 19th – Early 20th century
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear
Dimensions
26 cm lenght
620 g weight
About the Phurba
The phurba (kila) is a ritual implement used in tantric Buddhism. It is not a weapon but a symbolic object employed in ceremonies to spiritually “pin down” or neutralize negative forces.
Highly collectible among Asian art and ethnographic collectors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Nepal
Material
Bronze
Condition
Excellent
Height
26 cm
Width
4 cm
Overall Length
26 cm
Estimated period
Second half / end of the 20th century
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