A Silver and Gold Damascened Iron and Bronze Ritual Curved Knife
Tibet, 18th century
The crescent-form blade with silver and gilt damascening issuing from the jaws of a makara, the handle in the form of a flower stem terminating in a lotus finial
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
A Silver and Gold Damascened Iron and Bronze Ritual Curved Knife
Tibet, 18th century
The crescent-form blade with silver and gilt damascening issuing from the jaws of a makara, the handle in the form of a flower stem terminating in a lotus finial
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
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