Buddhist ceremonial dagger (called a pur-ba)

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet
maker:
Unknown
Buddhist ceremonial dagger (called a pur-ba)

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Hollow brass buddhist ceremonial dagger, called a pur-ba, Tibetan, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A9178
Materials:
copper
Measurements:
overall: 377 mm x 75 mm
type:
dagger - weapon
credit:
Sotheby's

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