Buddhistic objects - Bronze - 1980-1990 - Phurba (kīla)
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Bronze Phurba (kīla), a three-sided ritual dagger from Asia, dating to ca. 1980–1990, with a height of 20 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 3.5 cm and a weight of 240 g, in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
* No extra costs for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian suppliers at this auction
* 100% transparent — all photos taken by us and showing exactly the object you will receive
* No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
* Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 working days, usually already within 1 day
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This is a phurba (also called kīla in Sanskrit), a three-sided ritual dagger from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Finely hand-engraved and cast detail work — indicative of craftsmanship from Nepal or Tibet.
Top (head): A triple Vajra (dorje) with above it a Kīlaya head (the wrathful deity), surrounded by flames or makara motifs
Middle (handle): Classic double vajra knot with lotus leaf bands — typical of Nepalese smithing
Bottom (blade): The characteristic three-sided point, symbolizing the overcoming of the three poisons (ignorance, desire, hatred)
Used in Vajrayana rituals to “pin” or transform negative energies, demons and obstacles
Associated with the deity Vajrakīlaya — one of the main yidam deities in the Nyingma tradition
This item can be shipped together with other items from me in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google Translate* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
* No extra costs for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian suppliers at this auction
* 100% transparent — all photos taken by us and showing exactly the object you will receive
* No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
* Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 working days, usually already within 1 day
* Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
* Flexible shipping — after payment you can simply specify a desired shipping date
* 100% Reliable — Your package will always be shipped, regardless of the final bid.
This is a phurba (also called kīla in Sanskrit), a three-sided ritual dagger from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Finely hand-engraved and cast detail work — indicative of craftsmanship from Nepal or Tibet.
Top (head): A triple Vajra (dorje) with above it a Kīlaya head (the wrathful deity), surrounded by flames or makara motifs
Middle (handle): Classic double vajra knot with lotus leaf bands — typical of Nepalese smithing
Bottom (blade): The characteristic three-sided point, symbolizing the overcoming of the three poisons (ignorance, desire, hatred)
Used in Vajrayana rituals to “pin” or transform negative energies, demons and obstacles
Associated with the deity Vajrakīlaya — one of the main yidam deities in the Nyingma tradition
This item can be shipped together with other items from me in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
240 g
Title additional information
Phurba (kīla)
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Asia
Height
20 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1980-1990
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