Lot 2349
A fine Vietnamese saber with ivory hilt, ca. 1900
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1367 Lots
Description
Slightly curved single-edged blade with double fullers on each side, silver ferrule at the base. Bronze guard with finely engraved inlays of copper and silver, the edges foiled with silver sheet. Finely carved hilt of elephant ivory, the pommel shaped as a demon's head with eyes inlaid in dark horn. Wooden scabbard with fine mother-of-pearl inlays and florally relief-chased silver mountings. Two suspension loops with one ring preserved. Length 95 cm. Current CITES documents dated 28.05.2026 included.Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
