Tibetan Exorcist's Phurbu

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Description: An exorcist's dagger or "phurbu".Used by the lamas of Tibet in their exorcism rituals to drive out the evil spirits.The entire piece is made of brass and has three symbolic crowned deities'heads on the top of the grip.The blade is three sided with symbolic inscriptions.See the book " A Glossary Of The Construction ,Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor" by George Cameron Stone p.497.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 544
Condition: fine condition	Year: circa 1870s
Country: Tibet
Height: 8.25 in. (20.95 cm)
Title: Tibetan Exorcist,s Dagger or Phurbu	Style: Eastern
Materials: brass	Type: Tibetan

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