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Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A fine hunting dagger

Estimate

€ 350 - 500

Sold

€ 1.875

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 31,7 cm.
Straight, double-edged blade, with fuller at the centre, featuring fine bas-relief depictions on the tang: on one side a monkey and a snake, on the other a bird resembling an ibis. The background of both images worked with carved knots, the ibis also with rosettes. White metal quillon, knot and ferrule. Twisted handle consisting of sections made of brown and light horn alternating with metal foils. White metal cap. Wooden scabbard lined with velvet (worn) and featuring brass mounts.