Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

Of hardwood with scrolled grip and characteristic incised designs overall. First half of the 20th century. Minor chipping. Overall length 46 cm. Cond

An earlier example, covered in brass and elaborately engraved overall with characteristic vinework. First half of the 19th century. Worn. Overall leng

Contemporary work, the white metal mounts embossed overall, with an onyx cabochon set in the pommel. Single-edged blade with etched panel. In its en s

A large example with elephant grips, the massive blade tapering continuously to the tip. In its wooden scabbard with brass chape. Early 20th century.

Hausa People, with characteristic cylindrical leather body, elaborately embellished with tooling in geometrical motifs, dyeing, and applied woven stri

A massive example of Kachin work, the wooden grip bound with fine rattan strands and lacquered, the flared bone pommel set with copper, and the ferrul

Of characteristic form, called a Bou Saadi, from the market town of Bou Saada in Central Algeria. The carved wooden grip with copper wire wrap and str

Made for a child, the steel hilt and scabbard finely inlaid with flowering vinework in silver. With curved, double-edged blade. Latter 19th century.

Of characteristic form with horn grip and handforged, double-edged blade. In its hide scabbard with stitched decoration. Late 19th century. Worn, wea

With turned horn grip and brass guard, pommel and ferrule, the broad blade with clipped tip, and struck FLOREZ MADE IN MEXICO at the forte. Mid 20th c