Lot 231
A Chinese/tibetan bronze & copper dagger inset with turquoise and coral, pommel-cap having chased and embossed relief set against a matted underside, the grip having smooth finish with engraved and matted relief, mounted with a band of coral cabochon insets, the guard having chased relief. The scabbard decorated with turquoise insets surrounded by coral cabochon insets on either side with further chased, embossed relief against a matted background, the chape of scabbard fashioned into a dragon’s head. Blade Length 17cm. Total Length 33cm
