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18TH CENTURY
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**AN UNUSUAL JADE-HANDLED KNIFE IN A BAMBOO SCABBARD
18TH CENTURY
The tapering white jade handle of oval section and with gilt-silver mount, the bamboo scabbard also with gilt-silver mounts and finely carved in relief with diaper pattern, one side applied with a small movable two-part ivory yinyang symbol
12 7/8 in. (32.8 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The tapering white jade handle of oval section and with gilt-silver mount, the bamboo scabbard also with gilt-silver mounts and finely carved in relief with diaper pattern, one side applied with a small movable two-part ivory yinyang symbol
12 7/8 in. (32.8 cm.) long
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country