Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019
Lot 651
A collection of Asian weapons
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £450
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Description
A collection of Asian weapons, comprising: a Nepalese sacrificial sword (kora), forward curving flared blade 22 in., iron hilt with disc shaped guard and pommel; a Sri Lankan sword (kastane), cast brass hilt with monstrous pommel and terminals, the knuckle bow displaying a face of European appearance, brass scabbard; a Siamese sword (dha), brass hilt with pointed pommel, brass scabbard; a Rajput axe (bhuj) steel blade with brass elephant collar, steel haft; and a tulwar, with brass hilt. [5]