€2,600
A silver plated dagger and four swords, China, Burma and Indonesia, 18/19th C.
L.: 94 cm (the longest)
L.: 84,2 cm (the smallest)
The North Indian saber (Mogul) boasts an etched blade embellished with gold inlay, complemented by copper hand protection and a bone handle.
The North Sumatran sword in sheath has a blade inlaid with silver, a handle covered in worked silver and an open worked wooden end.
The Chinese sword with a wooden ribbed handle is decorated with worked copper and has a brown wooden sheath, also with worked copper.
The Chinese saber in sheath features a wooden ribbed handle set between worked copper. The sheath is adorned with galuchat and worked copper.
The Burmese dagger features a sheath and blade partially adorned with intricate silverwork.
Provenance:
- The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.
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