California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 13, 2015  June 13, 2015

 Lot # 5721 
TWO SHAGREEN AND GILT-BRONZE SWORD AND SCABBARD    清 銅鎏金鯊皮鞘刀兩把


  • Dimension: Length of Largest: 42 7/8 in (109 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2500

One has a slightly curved metal blade, the other with straight metal blade. Both have scabbards and handles similarly wrapped with dark shagreen and mounted with gilt-bronze bands reticulated with dragons motif. Qing Dynasty period