Bidspirit auction | A RARE PERANAKAN DAO SHORTSWORD

A RARE PERANAKAN DAO SHORTSWORD - The elegant, ergonomic bronze hilt with horn and elephant grips inlaid with coin-motif rosettes, the ferrule with rounded, dentated reinforces. The well-wrought, deeply bellied blade showing layered construction and hardened edges. In its hardened leather scabbard. Mid-19th century. Minor wear and pitting, signs of sharpening. Overall length 61cm. Condition III