Ceremonial sword, Vietnam, 19th century Of the kiêm type, the iron blade is double-edged, with the flat side adorned with fine grooves. The guard is made of repoussé silver in the shape of a lotus leaf; the pommel is made of a copper alloy with silver inlays depicting a lotus bud. The handle is crafted from a fossilized mammoth tusk. Length: 83.5 cm Blade is oxidized; the scabbard is missing.
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€600 - €800
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Ceremonial sword, Vietnam, 19th century
Of the kiêm type, the iron blade is double-edged, with the flat side adorned with fine grooves. The guard is made of repoussé silver in the shape of a lotus leaf; the pommel is made of a copper alloy with silver inlays depicting a lotus bud. The handle is crafted from a fossilized mammoth tusk.
Length: 83.5 cm
Blade is oxidized; the scabbard is missing.
Sale
Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris