with recurved blade double-edged over its upper half and engraved on the back edge on each side, copper alloy hilt including faceted bud-shaped quillon, recurved knuckle-guard with terminal en suite, and integral grip formed as a heron rising to a large yali head, 29.0 cm overall
with recurved blade double-edged over its upper half and engraved on the back edge on each side, copper alloy hilt including faceted bud-shaped quillon, recurved knuckle-guard with terminal en suite, and integral grip formed as a heron rising to a large yali head, 29.0 cm overall
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2023