Phurba - Antique - Bone, / (probably yak - 1970-1980 - handmade

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Antique Nepalese Phurba dagger in bone (likely yak bone), dating to 1970–1980, titled Phurba and handgemaakt, with central Dorje motif; dimensions 33 cm high, 4 cm wide and 4 cm deep, weight 0.39 kg.

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Benen Phurba with a stylized Dorje in the center, a ritual dagger used to cut through obstacles and negative energies.
This is an ancient Tibetan Kila Dorje Phurba with Vajra, a three-sided ritual dagger from Tibet, based on an earlier Vedic instrument. The dagger features
The symbolism of the Buddhist dagger is the destruction of enemies or obstacles. The lower part of the blade represents 'Method'. The handle represents 'Wisdom'.


Carefully packed and shipped insured.

Benen Phurba with a stylized Dorje in the center, a ritual dagger used to cut through obstacles and negative energies.
This is an ancient Tibetan Kila Dorje Phurba with Vajra, a three-sided ritual dagger from Tibet, based on an earlier Vedic instrument. The dagger features
The symbolism of the Buddhist dagger is the destruction of enemies or obstacles. The lower part of the blade represents 'Method'. The handle represents 'Wisdom'.


Carefully packed and shipped insured.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Object name
Phurba
Weight
0.39 kg
Title additional information
handmade
Material
/ (probably yak, Bone
Country of Origin
Nepal
Height
33 cm
Width
4 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated Period
1970-1980
Sold by
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Objects sold
98.1%
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