A magnificent Cambodian sabre, 19th century Slightly curved single-edged blade with two grooves on both sides. Near the point and at the base of the blade simple, incised decoration, small silver ferrule. Knuckle guard made from silver-plated brass, silver-inlaid tendril decoration on the front side. The grip with tortoiseshell overlay with silver grip ferrule, the silver pommel shaped like a lion's head. Mahogany scabbard with fine mother-of-pearl inlays on both sides that are shaped like blossoms and butterflies. Lavishly chased and chiselled f, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Size: 1776px × 5442px
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License: Licensed
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Keywords: 19th, blade, cambodian, century, china, chinese, curved, magnificent, sabre, single-edged, slightly
