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SUMATRA, INDONESIA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
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A SUMATRAN IVORY HILTED SWORD
SUMATRA, INDONESIA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
With straight double-edged blade with short triangular point with watered steel pattern, the hilt of ivory carved with openwork floral decoration, the lower section and crossbar with gilded covering with fish scale and scrolling floral design, the wooden scabbard with silver gilt scrolling floral design, silver fittings and suspension rings, small repair to base of ivory section on hilt
31½in. (80cm.) long
SUMATRA, INDONESIA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
With straight double-edged blade with short triangular point with watered steel pattern, the hilt of ivory carved with openwork floral decoration, the lower section and crossbar with gilded covering with fish scale and scrolling floral design, the wooden scabbard with silver gilt scrolling floral design, silver fittings and suspension rings, small repair to base of ivory section on hilt
31½in. (80cm.) long
Special notice
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.
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