Ritual Dagger (Phurba), 1403-1424, 9 3/4 x 2 x 2 in. (24.8 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm), Gilt bronze, China, 15th century, The phurba is used in Lamaist Buddhism during rites to exorcise evil influences. Based on a tent peg, the ritual weapon is employed to pin down demons harmful to Buddhist thought in the process of taming and teaching them.

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Caption: Ritual Dagger (Phurba), 1403-1424, 9 3/4 x 2 x 2 in. (24.8 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm), Gilt bronze, China, 15th century, The phurba is used in Lamaist Buddhism during rites to exorcise evil influences. Based on a tent peg, the ritual weapon is employed to pin down demons harmful to Buddhist thought in the process of taming and teaching them.

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Image size: 4067 × 7230 px | 84.1 MB

Print size: 34.4 × 61.2 cm | 1601.2 × 2846.5 in (300 dpi)

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