Sword (Ral gri), 14th–16th century, Tibetan or Chinese, Iron, steel, gold, silver, L. 34 7/8 in. (88.6 cm); L. of blade 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 2.5 oz. (978.1 g), Swords, This is one of the best examples from a small group of rare early swords from Tibet. The hilt of this sword, including its grip, is made entirely of iron that has been embossed, chiseled, and then damascened in gold and silver
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Sword, Ral gri, 14th–16th century, Tibetan, Chinese, Iron, steel, gold, silver, L, 34 7/8, 88.6 cm, blade 29 1/2, 74.9, W, 3, 9.8, Wt, 2 lb, 2.5 oz, 978.1 g, Swords, best examples, small group, rare early swords, Tibet, hilt, sword, grip, entirely, iron, embossed, chiseled, damascened
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