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A good quality antique Bhutanese long sword, Bhutan 18th -19th century with large and broad single-edged, watered steel blade with a strong visible welded 'hairpin' pattern. Hilt of characteristic form including wooden grips bound with Yak skin

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A good quality antique Bhutanese long sword, Bhutan 18th -19th century with large and broad single-edged, watered steel blade with a strong visible welded 'hairpin' pattern. Hilt of characteristic form including wooden grips bound with Yak skin, openwork brass pommels pierced and engraved with scrolls, an oval cooler and knuckle guard with pearled silver edging. In its original wooden scabbard covered with green and buff leather with a large brass locket.

Bhutanese swords are often found in western and eastern part of the country and while there are some important shared features, they are nevertheless distinct in form and style from other swords.

CONDITION: Age and usage is showing,but the sword is in good condition considering its age.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length of the sword is 70.5 cm (29 6/7").

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Long sword

Long sword

A good quality antique Bhutanese long sword, Bhutan 18th -19th century with large and broad single-edged, watered steel blade with a strong visible welded 'hairpin' pattern. Hilt of characteristic form including wooden grips bound with Yak skin

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