A BHUTANESE DAGGER Bhutan, 17th - 18th century. A flat, curved steel blade widening towards the center with a horn handle. The wood and leather sheath applied with gold repousse plaques neatly incised to depict figural and floral designs. Condition: With expected wear, the leather with areas of recess and the blade with minor oxide. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Weight: 812 cm Dimensions: Length 465 cm