Early 19th C Vietnamese Than Guam Sword
A Japanese wakizashi blade re-purposed and mounted with Vietnamese hilt. Solid ivory hilt with lion head pommel. Silver mounted copper guard and knuckle-bow.
NB: ivory export restrictions (L69cm)

PROVENANCE:
From the collection of the late George Fennell

Estimate $200-400



Condition: The blade with significant bend and area of deep pitting.


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