Ritual curved sword of gilt copper

Made:: 1850-1920 in China

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Ritual curved sword of gilt copper, with dorge finial
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Ritual curved sword of gilt copper, with dorge finial, probably made in China for use in Tibet, 1850-1920

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Category:: Asian Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A9183

Materials:: complete, copper, cloth and leather

Measurements:: overall: 645 mm x 84 mm x 73 mm,

type:: ceremonial sword

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Ritual curved sword of gilt copper

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