Tibetan 18th/19th Century Iron and Copper Vajrakila Phurba

Tibetan 18th/19th Century Iron and Copper Vajrakila Phurba

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Himalayan / Tibetan

Period

Pre 1700

$2,500.00

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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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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.

Additional information

Region

Himalayan / Tibetan

Period

Pre 1700

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