Lot no. 135
ASTONISHING DAGGER
with gilt bronze, engraved and enamelled handle, smooth and wavy double-edged blade like those of the Malay or Indonesian kriss, garnet velvet-covered scabbard and gilt copper fittings chased with garlands of flowers. Composite set.
(Wear, oxidation).
Probably Europe for the Asian market, late 19th century.
A CURIOUS DAGGER, PROBABLY EUROPE FOR THE ASIAN MARKET, LATE 19TH CENTURY.
LONG. 41,5 CM (16 5/16 IN.)
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Arts of the Middle East and the Mediterranean
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