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Neat item from flea market

Found this item at a flea market, I guess it would be a fantasy type item,,,,,, I have not identified it yet (nor the material as there are no markings)..... but I just liked it.... it is 14 inches long...... any thoughts welcomed....

Rob

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 4, 2016 at 15:17

first thought? It is really kinda cool!

I would think more ceremonial than fantasy?

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on September 4, 2016 at 17:57

I'm with Jan on the "coolness" factor.

A very unique piece for any collection.

Definitely .. a conversation starter.

Strictly a WAG ..but.. brass or bronze for material !?!?!

Assuming it was fairly priced .. I'd have certainly purchased it.

Enjoy

D ale

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on September 4, 2016 at 18:41

Robert--It is a Phurba, a Tibetan Ritual dagger, or a fascimile of a real one.There was a Phurba dagger in the movie "The Shadow" the old radio show crime fighter.These were not sharp as they were not used on humans, but ceremonially against demons,etc.You can find a more detailed explanation here.http://www.himalayanmart.com/PhurbaRitualDagger.php

another example of one-

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Permalink Reply by Robert Varcoe on September 5, 2016 at 5:41

Thank you John ..... more info and another lead.... The metal is silver in color appears to be hollow (if you shake it you hear noise ) solder or weld marks at lower neck. Using a very strong magnet it is slightly magnetic..... it appears to be a copy of this one..... http://www.buddhamuseum.com/gilt-phurba-14_08.html

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on September 5, 2016 at 12:59

Robert- I don't know what you paid for this at the flea market, but even the replicas bring some pretty good money. In any event, a fascinating and wonderful find !!

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Permalink Reply by Robert Varcoe on September 5, 2016 at 13:10

John McCain said:

Robert- I don't know what you paid for this at the flea market, but even the replicas bring some pretty good money. In any event, a fascinating and wonderful find !!

Any idea of possible price.... I am interested in selling.... tnx

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on September 5, 2016 at 13:50

Robert-It's difficult to value these as the prices are all over the map?? Ones copying" The Shadow" movie dagger or apparently a game called " Uncharted 2" can get ridiculous in price. However, there are a lot of practicing Buddhists who still seek Phurba daggers, replica or not, for religious reasons or a sense of well being. A large 14" dagger like yours should bring from a low of $40-$100 +.Average price $60 and up. Best advice I can give you is put in on Ebay with a reserve and see what happens !!. Like I said, gamers, fan boys, and practicing Buddhists all like these daggers. Crazy world we live in these days !!