Large superb 19th C. Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Phurpa Ritual Scepter Magic Dagger

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Large superb 19th C. Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Phurpa Ritual Scepter Magic Dagger :
$3000.00

For sale is a superb large 19th century Tibetan three-faced bronze Buddhist phurpa** ritual scepter dagger with a horse finial. The dagger scepter is cast with solid bronze and hand engraved and decorated in details. The top and several areas have some modern retouch of red paint/pigments. The scepter\'s triangularbladeis rather sharp and could have been used in practice. It\'sapprox. 14 inches longand has beautiful age related patina. Itis in excellent condition and comes with a exquisitely made bronze/copper stand.
** Aphurpa, sometimes called a \"magic dagger\", is a tantricritual object used to conquer evil spirits and to destroy obstacles.It is utilized in magic rituals by high level tantric practitioners.The word phurpa is used primarily in Central Tibet, while the wordphurbu is used more often in Kham, Amdo and Ladakh. For more information about this ritual implement and related practices, you may find much info. online.
Size: approx. 14\" long and weighs 4-5lbs; comes with an original triangular metal stand;Condition: Excellent. Fine age-related patina. The blade point still sharp.Value estimate: $3000--5000.00For any questions please feel free to contact us and welcome to check out our other listings which will be offered subsequently through this store.
The item will be shipped via standard US Postal Service mail within 3-7 days of the sale with insurance and delivery confirmation. Should the buyer has his/her preferences, please contact us following the sale and we will try our best to meet your needs.