Lot 123 , A Tibetan Dao or sword, largest 32.5in. incl. scabbard

A Tibetan Dao or sword, with fish skin grip, together with another similar Dao, largest 32.5in. incl. scabbard
Estimate £200-300

Sword with shagreen handle - blade is slightly pitted and rusted in places, shagreen handle appears to be in reasonable condition, leather and brass scabbard has a number of knocks and dents all over and some of the stitching is coming away from the leather banding, overall average condition.
Other sword with a leather handle in very similar condition.
Overall both average.


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Sold for £240