A Tibetan copper alloy and iron phurba. Circa 17th century

A Tibetan copper alloy and iron phurba. Circa 17th century The dagger with a three-sided blade and a figurative handle featuring three different heads of the fierce Mahakala. The centre of the shaft consists of lotus petals and two endless knots. A large makara head connects the shaft to the blade, with two snakes on the front sides and their tails extending to the rear. Length 25.5 cm

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