14th Nov, 2023 10:00

AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
Lot 26
 

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A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY TIBETAN SWORD

33.5cm remaining of the fullered flattened triangular section blade with reinforcing at the forte, white metal and gilt hilt incorporating a semi-relief image of a Dharmapala amidst swirling water, flames or clouds, white metal mounted horn hilt with stud decoration surrounding a white metal garuda bird, white metal and gilt trefoil pommel inset with a yellow stone, contained in its brass and gilt metal mounted faded cloth covered wooden scabbard, the front panels decorated with dragons, a flaming pearl and scrolling decoration, the panels to the reverse with scrolling foliage, attached leather hanging straps and iron suspension loop. Blade possibly watered steel, but rusted and lacking lower part. Scabbard with splits and wear.

Sold for £1,350


 

33.5cm remaining of the fullered flattened triangular section blade with reinforcing at the forte, white metal and gilt hilt incorporating a semi-relief image of a Dharmapala amidst swirling water, flames or clouds, white metal mounted horn hilt with stud decoration surrounding a white metal garuda bird, white metal and gilt trefoil pommel inset with a yellow stone, contained in its brass and gilt metal mounted faded cloth covered wooden scabbard, the front panels decorated with dragons, a flaming pearl and scrolling decoration, the panels to the reverse with scrolling foliage, attached leather hanging straps and iron suspension loop. Blade possibly watered steel, but rusted and lacking lower part. Scabbard with splits and wear.

Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 14th Nov, 2023

FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR 

NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH 2023 FROM 10AM

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