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Fine Tibetan gem studded dagger

A very rare type of dagger that originates from the borderlands of Eastern Tibet and Sichuan.

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Double-edged Bhutanese dagger

With triple grooves and in heavy silver mountings.

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Jīnchuān shortsword

Jinchuan aborigines sword, the Qianlong emperor's name for this type of sword.

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Bhutanese "churi chenm" sword

This style was worn by nobles and senior officials.

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Tibetan shortsword with pierced mounts

With characteristic pointy hairpin forged blade.

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Eastern Tibetan or Yunnan zhibeidao

A simple piece, but with a nicely etched blade typical for the Tibetan / Sichuan borderlands.

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Tibetan bowcase & quiver

A matched set of lacquered leather, finely decorated with gradient colors and black and gold detailing.

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Bhutanese shortsword

From the P. Holstein collection, published in 1931.

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Studded Eastern Tibetan dagger

Of Kham area regional style, with a grip studded with turquoises and corals.

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Tibetan oracle crown skull

A flaming skull that was once part of the crown of a Tibetan oracle.

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Tibetan bowcase and quiver

Of the 19th century. Ex Stephen Selby collection.

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Mongol conquest period quiver

Carbon dated to 1175-1275 A.D. with 95,4% certainty, the height of the Mongol conquest period.

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Tibetan cavalry dpa'dam

With massive blade and silk brocade decorated scabbard.

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Sword hilted khukurī

A rarer variety with a hilt that takes inspiration from the kora and talwar.

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Tibetan dpa'dam with belt hook

A large Tibetan sword, known in the local language as dpa'dam.

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Tibetan nomad's whip

Consisting of an iron weight on a long leather strap.

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Ceremonial arrowhead

Made of iron, shaped as a gourd, with silver overlay.

€400,-
Tibetan nomad's whip end

An iron weight that was attached to a long leather strap.

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Pierced iron saddle bows

This kind of fine work is typical for Tibetan work of the 15th-16th centuries.

€3750,-
Silver overlaid Tibetan shortsword

With a rare, finely forged double hairpin blade.

€3500,-
Broken Tibetan quiver

A once fine example that had a bit of a rough life.

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