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VIETNAM, 19th century Kiem" type official sword
The sword ha…
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189
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VIETNAM, 19th century Kiem" type official sword
The sword ha…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
VIETNAM, 19th century
Kiem" type official sword
The sword has a straight double-edged blade, tapering slightly towards the tip and with a longitudinal groove running along most of its length. The exotic wood scabbard is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays of ducks in lotuses and flowering branches, and includes a finely chased and embossed silver trim and guard, decorated with dragons moving among clouds.
The toothed handle ends in a curved pommel richly decorated with foliage.
Total length: 91.5 cm
(Missing inlays, wear)
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About the sale
Arts of Vietnam: Duplex Paris-Hanoi, 11th edition
Auction location
Auction time
06/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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