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215
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Ceremonial sword, Vietnam, 19th century
See original version (French)
215
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Ceremonial sword, Vietnam, 19th century
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
Ceremonial sword, Vietnam, 19th century
Of the ‘kiêm’ type, the iron blade is double-edged, with the flat side decorated 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 hilt is carved from an elephant’s tusk.
Length: 83.5 cm
The blade is oxidised; the scabbard is missing.
See original version (French)
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