A Tibetan carved wooden Phurbu
15 Nov 2012 11:00 GMT Edinburgh
Chinese
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A Tibetan carved wooden Phurbu
The pommel incorporating masks of Hayagriva, terminating in a spear shaped point,
21cm high
Sold for £275 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • These ceremonial daggers were used in exorcism throughout Buriatia.

Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art


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