Lot 3
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Deux épées de cérémonie, Païwan , Taïwan

Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Deux épées de cérémonie, Païwan
  • haut. 64,5 cm et 58 cm
  • 25 1/2 in ; 22 3/4 in
a. le fourreau gravé sur sa face interne de trois personnages aux bras repliés sur la taille, le gulatsev et la face externe plaqués de feuilles de bronze ornées au repoussé de têtes stylisées. Très belle facture des personnages dansant ornant le manche.
b. la face interne du fourreau plaquée de feuilles métalliques - alternant aluminium et cuivre - aux motifs foliacés, la poignée ornée d'un décor stylisé fait de clous en laiton, de coquillages et d'une polychromie traditionnelle - rouge et noire.

Condition

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
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