Bhutanese form, see Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet, #73. White metal scabbard and hilt mounts. The pommel with pierced fish motif, backed with maroon leather. Twisted wire wrapped grip of an especially deeply reeded section. Scabbard relief decorated with the fish motif repeated and Buddhist symbols among the foliage. 7” wedge section blade with narrow back fuller and inlaid with a mystical symbol at the point. Blade gray with original tool finish.
