An old Tibetan warrior

Gavin Nugent · 9th March 2016, 05:39 AM

A little further note;

The sword as noted above, is mounted in silver dress to the scabbard. Of particular interest to me is the way in which the sword is hung. Although the full suspension trappings are not present, there is an anchor point at the back of the throat akin to Bhutan swords and it is mounted with blade up for a draw cut, something I have never seen in a Tibetan sword but I am sure exist.

The design elements to the silver are mostly unusual floral types with the drag showing two very long dragons entwined with a tree or vine, who then meet face to face with a large conch between their heads.

Gavin

9th March 2016, 05:39 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	A little further note; The sword as noted above, is mounted in silver dress to the scabbard. Of particular interest to me is the way in which the sword is hung. Although the full suspension trappings are not present, there is an anchor point at the back of the throat akin to Bhutan swords and it is mounted with blade up for a draw cut, something I have never seen in a Tibetan sword but I am sure exist. The design elements to the silver are mostly unusual floral types with the drag showing two very long dragons entwined with a tree or vine, who then meet face to face with a large conch between their heads. Gavin