Sinhalese export sword guard
A large circular Asian export sword guard with elaborate decor carved in relief on both sides.
GalleryTaiwanese aboriginal Rukai knife
A fine example with mother-or-pearl decorated hilt and scabbard.
GalleryTen avatars of Vishnu katar
Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation, took many mortal shapes, or "avatar"
Gallery17th century armored vest
An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
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