A Mongolian silver-mounted sword, 19th/20th century. Double-edged blade of diamond section. Silver grip decorated with ornamental reliefs, engravings as well as set coral and turquoise cabochons. Wood scabbard entirely covered with silver with fittings decorated en suite with reliefs, corals and turquoises. Two suspension rings held by monster heads. Beautifully crafted, the chape somewhat dented. Length 79 cm. historic, historical, China, Chinese, 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available


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Keywords: 19th, 20th, blade, century, china, chinese, diamond, double-edged, mongolian, silver-mounted, sword