AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 131:
Description
Kachin work, the hilt with applied bone pommel, the grip wrapped with braided and lacquered rattan with silver ferrule. The stout, chisel-edged blade with characteristic flared tip, with layer-forged construction visible near the cutting edge. In its wooden scabbard with intact rattan sling and fine carved terminal and rattan bindings. Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 75.8cm/ 29.3/4". Condition II
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