AN IRON RITUAL DAGGER, PHURBU

Description:

Tibet, ca. 15th cent.
L. 18,2 cm
The central grip set to both sides with the endless knot emblem continuing into the makara-head issuing the pointed blade and the upper section with three faces, each with a ferocious expression showing bulging eyes below bushy eyebrows, broad nose, open mouth with fangs and the hairdo secured with tiaras decorated with skulls.
Southern German private collection - Minor wear and traces of age