A SWORD
Straight, single-edged blade with almost flat tip, in damask. Grip with small, elliptical quillon and ring-nut, metallic wire binding, brass cap decorated with pierced geometrical motifs and remains of fabric on the bottom. White metal scabbard ribbed in the center on both facets, decorated with floral bands and provided with a small loop with engraved base.
Bhutan, 19th Century
length 75,7 cm.
Conditions: good
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Straight, single-edged blade with almost flat tip, in damask. Grip with small, elliptical quillon and ring-nut, metallic wire binding, brass cap decorated with pierced geometrical motifs and remains of fabric on the bottom. White metal scabbard ribbed in the center on both facets, decorated with floral bands and provided with a small loop with engraved base.
Bhutan, 19th Century
length 75,7 cm.
Conditions: good