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Ritual dagger (Puhurpub); ritual daggers made of iron are used to tame, immobilize and kill demons.
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Ritual dagger (Puhurpub); ritual daggers made of iron are used to tame, immobi...

The magical dagger (phurbu) is employed to ward off or pin down malevolent forces but is also used to kill them symbolically, thus liberating their minds into higher realms. Dagger: copper haft,iron blade; sheath: copper L:26 cm
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The magical dagger (phurbu) is employed to ward off or pin down malevolent f...

Dagger, chromium-plated iron; handle: iron with gold and silver applications. Probably royal provenance. Short, straight daggers are traditionally carried by Bhutanese men;these daggers have have simple,wooden sheaths and handles. L:L: 39,5 cm
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Dagger, chromium-plated iron; handle: iron with gold and silver applications....

While clay teapots were used by ordinary people, a copper teapot of this quality would have been reserved for use by the nobility. Copper, H: 38,5 cm
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While clay teapots were used by ordinary people, a copper teapot of this qu...

The silver vessel with a lid, druphor, is used for ceremonial offerings. Silver, firegilding, H: 12 cm
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The silver vessel with a lid, druphor, is used for ceremonial offerings....

Made of copper ornamented with silver bands and medal- lions, this large teapot of royal provenance is a fine example of the art of the metalworker. The handle is formed by a dragon while the spout is a horned makara, a mythical animal associated with the ocean. H: 41 cm
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Made of copper ornamented with silver bands and medal- lions, this large teapot...

This intricate silver box (gau) is a personal amulet box, containing prayers, small statues or relics. It is carried around the neck when travelling. Silver,fire-gilding, turquoise, 17 x 12 cm
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This intricate silver box (gau) is a personal amulet box, containing prayers,...

Trumpet made of bone and wrapped in metalstrings.
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Trumpet made of bone and wrapped in metalstrings.

Lidded container used for ceremonial offerings associated with good fortune as its name, yang tro, suggests. Bronze, H: 19,5 cm
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Lidded container used for ceremonial offerings associated with good for...

Ritual dagger, bone; demon's head, serpent.
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Ritual dagger, bone; demon's head, serpent.

An elaborate betel leaf and arecanut box (bata). The Buthanese are very fond of chewing betel. Silver, fire gilding, H: 9 cm
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An elaborate betel leaf and arecanut box (bata). The Buthanese are very f...

Phallus, wood
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Phallus, wood