Ornate Mongolian Knife & Sheath w/ Buddhist Symbols

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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

By Artemis Fine Arts

May 1, 2025

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• Lot Description
  East Asia, Mongolia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A knife featuring a steel blade and an ornate sheath and handle made from silver-washed copper. The sheath is richly adorned in high relief with the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism - parasol, pair of fish, vase, lotus, conch shell, endless knot, victory banner, and Dharma wheel - interspersed among scrolling motifs. At the center, a cartouche displays a dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl. The tip of the sheath terminates in a zoomorphic head - possibly a kirtimukha - with a curved wire and a heart- or peach-shaped charm suspended below. Near the top are a pair of suspension rings for attachment to a belt. Both sides of the sheath feature small inlays of turquoise and agate. The handle includes a flared guard and a grip incised with a stylized zoomorphic scroll. This type of knife was most likely worn ceremonially or during formal gatherings as a mark of prestige and cultural identity. Size in sheath: 18.5" L x 3.25" W (47 cm x 8.3 cm); blade 7.3" L x 1.75" W (18.5 cm x 4.4 cm); silver quality 2%
  
  Provenance: private San Pedro, California, USA collection
  
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  #193441

  Condition

  Wear and rubbing to the silver surface. Areas of patina and oxidation. A few minor indentations and abrasions to copper on handle and sheath. Blade may have been reattached to the guard has a white adhesive residue around the surface.
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