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TIBET, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
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A Ceremonial Sword and Scabbard*
Tibet, 19th/20th Century
The hilt with inlaid turquoise, incised scrollwork and wrapped with silver wire forming the grip; the iron blade bearing inscription Ganden 1800; the scabbard with inset silver repoussé panels at front and reverse depicting the astamangala amidst foliate scrolls and inlaid with orange hardstones and turquoise, with gold damascened floral scrolls around the tip
32¾ in. (83 cm.) long
Tibet, 19th/20th Century
The hilt with inlaid turquoise, incised scrollwork and wrapped with silver wire forming the grip; the iron blade bearing inscription Ganden 1800; the scabbard with inset silver repoussé panels at front and reverse depicting the astamangala amidst foliate scrolls and inlaid with orange hardstones and turquoise, with gold damascened floral scrolls around the tip
32¾ in. (83 cm.) long
Special notice
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.