Tibetan Silver Repousse Short Sword with Animal Motifs

A Tibetan short sword with silver repousse Hilt and scabbard…
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A Tibetan short sword with silver repousse Hilt and scabbard 19th century, the repousse decoration depicting animals including snow lion, deer, dragon and phoenix amongst scrolling foliage, the blade of tempered steel, sword 39 cm long, together with scabbard, 40 cm long.

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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.

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