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Early Tibetan Long Sword, 19th Century

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Early Tibetan Long Sword, 19th Century
Tibetan Plateau, early Tibet long sword 19th century in traditional form with scabbard in red with painted black foux mounts, strung to the top as a belt loop. The sword with a wide straight single edged blade that curves upward at the tip and features a lightly raised ridge. The handle in brass to the base and pommel with a single band of foux wound spring decoration and the grip in wood with a stippled pattern in bands. Size 33 1/4" L, blade 25 5/8"