Tibetan Nomad Knife with Ivory Chopsticks
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CA$350.00
CA$350.00
Authentic 19th/20th century knife and chopstick set. From Kumbum / Taiersi area of Qinghai province / Eastern Tibet. Very nice condition.
Scadbbard is white metal and bronze, covered in sharkskin and inlaid with ivory anvil designs. Holds two ivory chopsticks.
Knife blade is Lhaze steel, hallmarked, with single fuller either side. Handle is dark hardwood with silver end-cap.
Holder is hammered silver with turquoise and coral cabochons with swirling lotus design.
Length of scabbard: 20 cm
Length of knife: 29 cm
Overall total length: 33 cm
Scadbbard is white metal and bronze, covered in sharkskin and inlaid with ivory anvil designs. Holds two ivory chopsticks.
Knife blade is Lhaze steel, hallmarked, with single fuller either side. Handle is dark hardwood with silver end-cap.
Holder is hammered silver with turquoise and coral cabochons with swirling lotus design.
Length of scabbard: 20 cm
Length of knife: 29 cm
Overall total length: 33 cm