Guaranteed to be original and as described -- A late 19th Century antique Tibetan tantric ritual Vajra phurba dagger. The dagger could go back as far as the 1700's … most likely mid to late 1800's. The metal is a bronze/copper alloy and the dagger weighs 10 ounces on my postal scale. There is a green / paint ritual pigment paint that is in a few places ..that is now mostly worn off ..... SIZE: 8 3/4 inches long by about 1 1/2 inches at the widest part....COND...ITION: The condition is fine for it's age there are no cracks or repairs. The dagger has expected minor wear from age and usage..... Please use the photos as part of the description to judge the condition of this item..(SEE PHOTO'S).... ALL items that are sold as is as this is a auction. PAYPAL Payment accepted only and payment is expected within THREE days from the end of the auction. Thank you for taking the time to view this auction, please take a moment to view my other items for sale. Customer's interested in this item outside of the US please contact me for a more accurate shipping price.