A carved ivory sword. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 415 Dα

A carved ivory sword. Late 19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 11:00 - Indian, Southeast Asian and Japanese Art
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.000 €

A carved ivory sword. Late 19th century

A carved ivory sword. Blade length 33.2 cm, unobuki zukuri, gunome hamon, rubbing and stains, nakago: ubu, two mekugi-ana, gilt copper habaki. Scabbard, handle, tsuba and two seppa of ivory, carved in low relief with monkeys, animals and ghosts, the hilt in shape of a dragon holding a tama. Late 19th century.
Total length 59.5 cm