Sale 9161
London, South Kensington
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19 July 2001
Price realised
GBP 118
Estimate
A pair of Chinese bronze sword breakers 19/20th Century with long tapering shafts issuing from dragon-heads to the handles and faceted finials at the ends -- 35¾in. (90.8cm.) long each, (minor wear). See Illustration. (2)
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