The large Purbu, iron, cast bronze and copper, with a nine-prong Vajra in the middle above a Makara head. The three partite blade of iron emerging from the mouth of the Makara. The top with three images of Purba / Kila holding a Purba in their hands.
Padigree:
Coll. Kemper - Suisse
Coll. Galley Marcel Nies - Antwerpen.
Damaged on the back of the Makara.
Tibet.
19th century.
Height: 48,5 cm. (19 inches.)