A rare Tibetan parcel- gilt silver-inlaid wrought- iron Phurba,…
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A rare Tibetan parcel- gilt silver-inlaid wrought- iron Phurba, circa 16th century, the central Vajra with slightly moveable prongs, the top with a gilt three-headed wrathful deity crowned with skulls, the blade with a three dimensional gilt Makara and slithering snakes, 33 cm long, *the Tibetan term 'Phurba' has its origins in India where the ritual object is known in sanskrit as 'Kila'

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Parcel Gilt - An item or component that is partially gilded, the purpose of the gilding being to accentuate the decoration. For example a silver vessel may have gilded highlights, or the leg of a table or chair may have gilded carvings.

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