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The magical dagger (phurbu) is employed to ward off or pin down malevolent forces but is also used to kill them symbolically, thus liberating their minds into higher realms. Dagger: copper haft,iron blade; sheath: copper L:26 cm.
Location
Bhutan
Unique Identifier
ART201597
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
7057px × 5098px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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19th century CE
ARMS AND ARMOUR
Buddhism
Dagger
Demon
Magic
Magician
Ritual
Weapon, Military