Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017
Lot 218
A collection of Asian and African edged weapons
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £450
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Description
A collection of Asian and African edged weapons, including: a Chinese short sword (jian), straight double edged blade 16 in., reeded fruitwood grip with brass mounts; a jambiya, curved blade with silver koftgari details, steel hilt of waisted form also retaining traces of koftgari, an Indian dagger with flamboyant blade and bichwa type brass hilt; two Afghan daggers (choora); and several others, some lacking scabbards. [25]