A long Burmese ceremonial sword in shape of sceptre, symbolising administrative authority, and a Chinese souvenir sword, intricately engraved on blade with figures and script, all encased a metal alloy repousse case, the other sword in stamped material and moulded dragon on the handle with face on cross guard, length 96 - 125 cm
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.