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Tibet & the Himalaya · c. 600 – today

Phurba & protective ritual objects

What it is
The three-sided ritual dagger (phurba or kila) that pins down obstacle-demons, often topped by the wrathful Vajrakilaya. Miniature phurbas and vajras are worn as amulets.
Making yours
Miniatures are 5–10 cm cast bronze. A three-edged blade rises from a makara mouth, with a knot and vajra handle and a head of three wrathful faces.
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Ritual Dagger (Phurba) and StandRitual Dagger (Phurba) and Standlate 14th–early 15th centuryRitual Dagger (Phurpa)Ritual Dagger (Phurpa)17 th century date QS:P571,+1650-00-00T00:00:00Z/7Dorje DroloDorje DroloTibetanischer PhurbaTibetanischer Phurba

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