TIBETAN PHURBA RITUAL DAGGER
Mid to late 20th Century Tibetan cast bronze Phurba; Tibetan Buddhist symbolic spiritual tool used in ceremonies to tether megative forces; acts as a spiritual stake or awl; wrathful deity on top and three sided dagger on bottom; colorful stones acrt as added protective talismans; The three wrathful diety heads probably Vajrakilwya or Huyagriva with a crown of skills; the blade emerges from the mouths of the Makara - a powerful ancient sea creature from Indo-Tibetan mythology; the three blades represent the destruction of the "Three Root Poisons" - Anger, Greed and Ignorance; Measures - 16.25"H x 4"W; Condition - soiling and wear
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Mid to late 20th Century Tibetan cast bronze Phurba; Tibetan Buddhist symbolic spiritual tool used in ceremonies to tether megative forces; acts as a spiritual stake or awl; wrathful deity on top and three sided dagger on bottom; colorful stones acrt as added protective talismans; The three wrathful diety heads probably Vajrakilwya or Huyagriva with a crown of skills; the blade emerges from the mouths of the Makara - a powerful ancient sea creature from Indo-Tibetan mythology; the three blades represent the destruction of the "Three Root Poisons" - Anger, Greed and Ignorance; Measures - 16.25"H x 4"W; Condition - soiling and wear
Condition
Request Condition Report
The absence of a specific condition report does not imply an object is free of any defects. It can be assumed that ALL items are in vintage or antique condition and show signs of wear and age commensurate with their age and use; this might not be specifically mentioned in the condition report. Please note, all photos are also part of the condition report, and should be thoroughly examined. Please contact us PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE AUCTION with any questions regarding the condition of specific items. Condition reports will NOT be given the day OF the auction or AFTER purchase. These reports are provided as a courtesy, we do our best do describe each item accurately, however, each item is still sold as is, where is. All sales are final with no refunds, reductions, exchanges or chargebacks.
