A Chinese Tibetan Bronze Phurba Ritual Dagger, 22AD
Cast in bronze, this ceremonial phurba dagger is surmounted by a detailed wrathful deity mask surrounded by stylized foliate ornament. The turned bulbous handle features moulded ringed bands, descending to a broad triangular pointed blade with decorative scroll-form shoulder details. The object displays rich aged reddish-brown patina with subtle darker tones within carved recesses. Height 10.5 cm, width 2.5 cm.
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast in bronze, this ceremonial phurba dagger is surmounted by a detailed wrathful deity mask surrounded by stylized foliate ornament. The turned bulbous handle features moulded ringed bands, descending to a broad triangular pointed blade with decorative scroll-form shoulder details. The object displays rich aged reddish-brown patina with subtle darker tones within carved recesses. Height 10.5 cm, width 2.5 cm.
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
