Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A TIBETAN DAGGER

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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Description

A large example of early form, 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