Lot 99B: 19th c. Asian Long Knife

Lot 99B: 19th c. Asian Long Knife

Estimate: $200 – $400

In a fully carved ivory sheath, hilt with scenes and figures of Elders on horseback with long robes, a dragon with gold bead eyes, and many family figures, chip at top of hilt, and small chip in carving, 17 1/4″ l, 15 1/2″ (knife), (ex. Archibald estate, Powder Point, Duxbury, MA).

Description

Asian long knife, decorated and carved