Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 3rd May 2018
Lot 1098
A Nepalese sacrificial sword (ram dao); heavy blade 15 in.
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £300
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Description
A Nepalese sacrificial sword (ram dao); heavy blade 15 in., flat backed and with an abrupt forward curve to the point, incised to each side with an elaborate back fuller extending close to the point, a further short fuller, and an eye with a serpentine brow, all highlighted with red pigment; straight iron framed two-handed grip with wooden scales, cup shaped pommel.