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2nd January 2016, 01:18 PM
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Is this aword China ?
My friend Alex found this sword recently which has some Chinese or similar features. But is it China ?
Blade length 61 cm, total length 81 cm. I guess beginning of 19.c. Scabbard wood, with engraved silver mountings. The hilt is comnplete ivory which I have never seen before, also the cross guard. The ivory nicely carved. For fighting it is for my opinion to precious. Maybe it would be used for ceremonial purposes. Any suggestions ? Regards Kurt |
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2nd January 2016, 02:24 PM
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Hi Kurt,
It is Vietnamese epee called a Kiem. I nice one too :-) I hope it helps. Gavin |
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2nd January 2016, 02:31 PM
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That's what I had suspected. Am no expert in this field. Best Kurt |
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2nd January 2016, 08:25 PM
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2nd January 2016, 11:02 PM
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Miguel, that was good advice. Very instructive. Thanks Kurt |
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