Auction 167
Asian Art, Judaica and Fine Art - Live Auction
By Hammersite
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Sep 26, 2016
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
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LOT 20899:
An Ethiopian Double Edged Metal Sword, 19th Century
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Sold for: $220
Start price:
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200
Estimated price :
$400/600
Buyer's Premium: 20%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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An Ethiopian Double Edged Metal Sword, 19th Century
Description: With a carved horn and wood grip, a rectangular ricasso with an etched crowned Lion of Judah holding a processional cross and on the reverse initials, "G. C.," over a thermometer form engraved mark, the tapering double edged blade centering paired channels of shaped scrolling line and foliage details. Accompanied by a conforming hand stitched red leather scabbard centering stamped "X" banding flanking a single row of continuous open eye decoration.
Total length: 105.5 cm
Condition: Consistent with age.
