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Large Tibetan Carved Wood Phurba 15th-16th Century
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A large carved wooden purbha sculpture
Tibet 15th - 16th Century
With the triangular blade issuing from the mouth of a makara, the grip with stylized endless knot, the finial with three wrathful faces with bared fangs and bulging eyes. This antique Tibetan wood carved phurba is a ritualistic Vajrayana Buddhist implement. Phurbas often depict Nagas or snakes on the blade. Nagas are the entities in nature that associated with illnesses. The entwining serpents are a symbol of medicine and healing. The deity handle, mirroring the three-edges of the blade has three deity faces. Typically, one might be wrathful, one peaceful and one joyful representing Body, Speech and Mind.
23.25 Inches. ( 59 cm.) high
3.25 Inch diameter
Condition: Good with wear and losses commensurate of age and use. Encrusted with age. Worm holes throughout. Beautiful patina with reds showing through the dark browns.
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- Dimensions:Height: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Diameter: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1500
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1774237877292
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