Phur Bu, dagger

Phur Bu, dagger

Phur Bu, dagger (ceremonial). 4 heads of makara and head of Bodhisattva,16 hands with symbols and masks,necklace of skulls. Made of gilded and stones (semi-precious) inset bronze.

Details

  • Title : Phur Bu, dagger
  • Year : 19thC
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Made of gilded and stones (semi-precious) inset bronze.
  • Dimension : Length: 26.5 inches
  • Accession No : 1946,0713.11 Object reference number: RRI8862
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Collection : The British Museum
  • Credit Line : Donated by: R P Morgan Grenville and Field Collection by: Sir Robert Harvey
  • Acquisition Method : Donation: Acquisition date 1946
  • Status : Not on display