AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
By Auctions Imperial
May 25, 2024
1910 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States

LOT 213:

A RARE BHUTANESE SWORD

Sold for: $400
Start price:
$ 150
Estimated price :
$300 - $400
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A RARE BHUTANESE SWORD
A rare example, the carved hardwood hilt of characteristic form with bands of silver wire wrap to grip and applied silver flowers, the single-edged blade straight, broad, and thick, with ogival tip. In its carved wooden scabbard with silver mounts. Mid-18th-early 19th century. Minor wear and losses. Overall length 63cm / 25". Condition II