Devil dagger, phur-bu, for frightening demons of air

Made:
1871-1900 in Tibet
Bronze(?) devil dagger, or phur-bu Bronze(?) devil dagger, or phur-bu

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Bronze(?) devil dagger, or phur-bu
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Bronze(?) devil dagger, or phur-bu
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bronze(?) devil dagger, or phur-bu, for frightening demons of the air, Tibetan, 1871-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A112996
Materials:
bronze and complete
Measurements:
overall: 206 mm x 52 mm x 50 mm,
type:
dagger - weapon
credit:
Martin, V.C.