$4,250
Sword with Ivory Handle, China, 19th century, the blade with inlay decorations depicting Buddhist figures and dragons, with six-character Qianlong mark, the ivory handle incised with figures beneath pine and willow trees, the snakeskin sheath with three metal plaques decorated with chilong and lotus motifs in relief, overall lg. 45 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-01-31