Description
Antique Tibetan vajrakila phurba, a Buddhist sacred dagger “believed to be capable of transmuting vice and egocentrism into benevolent compassion. According to legend, Padmasambava introduced the magic dagger to Tibet to subdue forces hostile to Buddhism.” (Bonhams Auction Tues. June 28, 2016 page.14.) Made of iron and copper alloy.
18th/19th century
Size: 8 1/8″ long.
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