Date:1890
Description:An ornamental, bronze, three edged blade dagger from the borders of Tibet, 1890.
The dagger has an ornately cast handle formed by three faces, said to be the 'Dorje' or sacred thunderbolt. The dagger has been set into a block of wood.
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Donor ref: LEAMG : M610.1922 (60/23305)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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