Women's Knife, With Needle Holder Tibet, 19th Century
WOMEN'S KNIFE, WITH NEEDLE HOLDER
Tibet, 19th century
Steel, iron, brass, bone, leather
Total length: 18.6 cm; Blade length: 8.6 cm
Straight blade with one cutting edge, with a groove on each side.
Handle with two bone plates, secured with rivets, brass bolsters and iron stacking.
Gilded brass sheath with three registers; the first is finely chiseled with architectural motifs; the second is engraved with the mythological Foo lion dog and the third register is also finely chiseled with a dragon on interlacing. Ring for attachment.
This knife comes with its needle holder, made of brass with repoussé decoration; the fittings are leather.
A refined set in very good condition.
Ref.: 3018
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Tibet, 19th century
Steel, iron, brass, bone, leather
Total length: 18.6 cm; Blade length: 8.6 cm
Straight blade with one cutting edge, with a groove on each side.
Handle with two bone plates, secured with rivets, brass bolsters and iron stacking.
Gilded brass sheath with three registers; the first is finely chiseled with architectural motifs; the second is engraved with the mythological Foo lion dog and the third register is also finely chiseled with a dragon on interlacing. Ring for attachment.
This knife comes with its needle holder, made of brass with repoussé decoration; the fittings are leather.
A refined set in very good condition.
Ref.: 3018
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
880 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1659270
Availability: In stock
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