Nicely carved Madurese hilt with Chinese Motif

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Nicely carved Madurese hilt with Chinese Motif

2nd September 2005, 10:55 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Hi Rick, This example has the swastika motif and the flower filled panels suggest almost a 'Rose Medallion" style . It was suggested to me by another member that this Madura hilt may also have been carved to the Chinese aesthetic . I also wonder if the bird above your dragon might be the phoenix . Attached Images

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