AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 139:
Description
Of characteristic form, carved from a single large section of wood with raised central ridge and integral grip to the reverse, strengthened with bands of rattan, and elaborately embellished with numerous hair tassels. Both the obverse and reverse surfaces painted overall with organic pigments, depicting dragons and demons with complex interlaced tentacles. Late 19th- early 20th century. Wear and fading. Overall length 129cm/ 50.75". Condition III
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