A RARE IMPERIAL HUNTING KNIFE WITH GOLD AND TURQUOISE MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG the variegated brown and cream coloured antelope horn hilt bound at either end with a beaded 18K gold band inset with turquoise, the blade of steel and damascene gilding, inscribed on the spine of the knife in inlaid gold wire with the four-character mark Qianlong nianzhi, the gilt metal scabbard of slightly tapered form densely decorated on both side in diaper pattern with further turquoise cabochons, the ends similarly bound in a gilt band inset with turquoise, one side with a chased gilt loop linked with a small loose ring for attachment Overall 28.5 cm., 11 1/4 in.
A RARE IMPERIAL HUNTING KNIFE WITH GOLD AND TURQUOISE MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG the variegated brown and cream coloured antelope horn hilt bound at either end with a beaded 18K gold band inset with turquoise, the blade of steel and damascene gilding, inscribed on the spine of the knife in inlaid gold wire with the four-character mark Qianlong nianzhi, the gilt metal scabbard of slightly tapered form densely decorated on both side in diaper pattern with further turquoise cabochons, the ends similarly bound in a gilt band inset with turquoise, one side with a chased gilt loop linked with a small loose ring for attachment Overall 28.5 cm., 11 1/4 in.
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