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Ritual Peg (phurbu)

17th century
Bronze, crystal, jade, opal and turquoise, with gilding and semiprecious stones
12.4 × 12.4 cm (4.9 × 4.9 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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