Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
By Scollard Auctions
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Nov 14, 2023
Brea, California, United States
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Early November sale featuring arms and armour as well as Asian antiques from China, Japan and Korea, a wide variety of ethnographic ceramics and stone as well as other varied antiques
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LOT 164:
Asante Gilt Standing Royal "Leopard" Sword Fitting, 20th c.
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Sold for: $475
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
$
639.77
Start price:
$
300
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
On the full lot's price and commission
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Asante Gilt Standing Royal "Leopard" Sword Fitting, 20th c.
West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, Asante or Ashanti culture 20th century. Large and impressive example of a rare feline Leopard sword fitting, the leopard in the standing position with mouth closed and tail upturned. Strong symbol of Akan royal power in one of the most important symbols of royal imagery the (Leopard) worn at the top of a sword sheath in the royal court.Size 10 1/2" L x 3" W
