Lot 38:
A RARE PHILIPPINES MINASBAD SWORD
Description
The distinctive weapon of the Bicol region, the fine horn grip terminating in a characteristic bats head, clad entirely in profiled silver. the typical wrought steel guard with knucklebow and fluted guard, the characteristic blade lightly curved and deeply bellied at the tip, and profiled at the forte with scrollwork. 19th century. Areas of wear. Overall length 66.8cm./ 26 3/8 inches. Condition III
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