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A TIBETAN DAGGER

This auction ended on May 19, 2018.

Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $250

Description

A large example of earlier date, with hourglass grip composed of two slabs of horn, the obverse light, the reverse dark. The elegant mounts of steel, with applied copper and brass details, the wooden scabbard mounted en suite, with rayskin covering. The massive blade wrought of well-known Tibetan “hairpin” layering. 18th century or earlier. Light wear. Overall length 41 cm. Condition II