the first with recurved engraved blade, iron hilt including recurved knuckle-guard with bud-shaped finial, and bone grip of characteristic form; the second with recurved reinforced blade, the lower portion of T-section, and the hilt fitted with a pair of marine ivory grip-scales retained by five pairs of iron rivets, the first: 19.5 cm blade (2)
Sold for £420
the first with recurved engraved blade, iron hilt including recurved knuckle-guard with bud-shaped finial, and bone grip of characteristic form; the second with recurved reinforced blade, the lower portion of T-section, and the hilt fitted with a pair of marine ivory grip-scales retained by five pairs of iron rivets, the first: 19.5 cm blade (2)
Auction: Olympia Timed Spring 2024, ending 21st Apr, 2024
Including:
Antique Arms & Armour
Asian Works of Art
Fine Art Books, Including Books from Three Specialist Libraries of Indian and South-East Asian Art Reference Books
Works by Nadira Azzouz (Iraqi 1927-2020)