Chinese Dagger And Knife In Gilt Sheathe

DESCRIPTION: Single edge dagger and knife combo set each blade of which is mounted in a single gilt sheathe decorated with reliefs of figures, birds, and beasts and sporting a clip on verso. Each blade features yellow and black decor on its blade depicting a tiger terrorizing woodland creatures among foliage. Marked "China" on each blade.
CIRCA: China
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: Sheathed - W: 2.5" L: 14.25"
Dagger blade length - 8.25"
Knife blade length - 5"
CONDITION: Mild wear and gilt loss consistent with age and use
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