Tibetan Dagger, ca. 1900

Description

Nickel silver hilt featuring small ovoid guard with beaded edge and integral blade ferrule;
large decoratively pierced faceted pommel. Short faceted waisted grip with shark skin
wrap (minor loss). Straight single-edged 11 1/4″ damascus blade with sharp edge and
point (minor age staining). Wood scabbard completely covered with nickel silver pierced
and embossed with floral and geometric decoration. Single carry ring with braided metal
strap. Overall length 14 ½”, not including scabbard. Nice dagger.