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Antique Tibetan Short Sword w/ Pierced Scabbard, 19th browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Indian Subcontinent:Himalayas: Pre 1900: Item # 743216
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| A classic and very hard to find Tibetan short sword dating to the 19th century, with accompanying scabbard. Single edged, 15inch (38cm) blade with thick spine, leather wrapped wooden handle of flattened rectangular cross section, flattened trefoil brass pommel with peened over full tang. Traditional Tibetan brass guard. Wooden core scabbard wrapped with the traditional U-shaped full iron chape, pierced, chased, overlaid in gold with Tibetan and Chinese designs. Most of the gold overlay now worn away. Sometime during its working life in the 20th century, the scabbard was modified to include panels of corduroy fabric over the wood, and a saffron sash near the throat. Overall measuring 21 inches (54cm), this lovely piece is in good condition, and exhibits extensive wear, as seen in the photos. Tibetan arms were rarely retired from age, and photos from around the time of the Younghusband 'Expedition' of 1903 show warriors wearing full lamellar armor and weapons from the 16th century. For similar examples refer to "Warriors of the Himalayas: Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet" by Donald LaRocca. | ||
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