Buddhist Phurba with Kartika Knife | Tibetan Ritual Dagger

Vajrayana Phurba and Kartika | Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Artwork

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Size: 15.5cm(Height) x 7cm(Length) x 2.5cm(Width)
Weight: 0.11 kg
Materials: Brass with artificial Stones 
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About Our Product

This Buddhist Phurba with Kartika Knife, made in 2018, is a finely crafted Vajrayana ritual object combining the traditional form of a Phurba (Kīla) with a Kartika ritual knife. The piece is made from brass and decorated with colorful artificial stones, including a prominent turquoise-colored stone at the center. The upper section features the three-sided Phurba handle with detailed ornamental carving, while the lower portion extends into a long pointed blade-like form decorated with turquoise-colored inlay. A distinctive Kartika blade is incorporated horizontally on one side, creating a unique combination of two traditional ritual implements.

The Phurba is a ritual implement associated with Vajrayana Buddhist practices, traditionally symbolizing the subjugation and transformation of obstacles and harmful forces. Its three-sided form is commonly understood in relation to the transformation of negative forces and the stabilization of spiritual practice. The Kartika, or curved ritual knife, is another important implement found in Tibetan Buddhist ritual traditions and is particularly associated with cutting through obstacles and attachments. The central turquoise-colored stone and red decorative elements provide contrasting accents against the aged brass surface, while the detailed metalwork and craftsmanship reflect the traditional artistry of Himalayan ritual objects.

This 2018 Vajrayana Phurba with Kartika Knife is suitable for Buddhist altar displays, ritual collections, shrine rooms, meditation spaces, monasteries, and collectors of Himalayan sacred art. It can be displayed as a representation of traditional Vajrayana ritual implements and their symbolic association with transformation, protection, and the removal of obstacles. The combination of the Phurba, Kartika, brass craftsmanship, and decorative stonework makes this a distinctive piece for collections focused on Tibetan Buddhist ritual art and Himalayan cultural heritage.

Introduction To The Kartika Knife :

While the Kartika is used in many Buddhist rituals, generally in connection with the kapala (skullcap), it is especially essential in the Tibetan practice of Chöd, a ritual involving self-sacrifice in which the practitioner visualizes their own body as an offering at a tantric feast. The Kartika is also famous for its use in the Tibetan sky burial ritual, where dead bodies are cut into small pieces and left on top of special gats or burial platforms for the vultures to consume. Unexpectedly, the Kartika is also used in Feng Shui practice.

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