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LicenseRitual, 3-sided dagger, known as Phur-Bu in vernacular
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Ritual, 3-sided dagger, known as Phur-Bu in vernacular
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ritual, 3-sided dagger, known as Phur-Bu in vernacular, made of carved wood with head of Mta-grin (Hayagriva)(?) as finial, Tibetan, 1851-1925. Used for pinning down demons during healing rituals, and perhaps symbolically for destroying the ego.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A161168
- Measurements:
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overall: 260 mm x 39 mm
- type:
- dagger - weapon
- credit:
- Sothebys
