Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017

Lot 203

A Burmese carved ivory hilt

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

A Burmese carved ivory hilt, for a dha hmyaung (dagger), the upper part with intricate openwork carving representing a demon with boar-like tusks entangled in a scrolling and flowering plant which he is attempting to devour, 19th Century, length 125 mm (5 in.).