AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2021 NOVEMBER
Lot 163:
Description
An exceptional example of classic form, wrought entirely of gilded copper. The hilt elaborately embellished with scrollwork, the pommel a fully-modeled makara head, the guard with five further monsterheads. The exceptionally long, lightly-curved, single-edged European blade with central fuller. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 99.7cm.Condition III
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