Important shortsword with solid silver indo-arab moghul hilt and ruby clusters. India Moghul, 18th Century Heavy blade of fine damascus, curved, the ricasso engraved and with gold inlaid marks; solid silver grip, completely engraved with floral designs...

Two Shields. Persia, 19th Century With similar decoration, but different size. Made of brass, of round shape, convex; with four festooned-bordered engraved studs and pierced centers and borderlines; the surfice decorated and enameled with floral designs....

A rare complete imperial riding saddle and bridle. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period. Photo Courtesy Sotheby's the elaborately carved cinnabar-red lacquer saddle decorated with exquisite peony blooms all naturalistically rendered, reserved against a leiwen...

An exceptional and important imperial jade-hilted ceremonial sabre and scabbard. Mark and period of Qianlong. Photo Courtesy Sotheby's the elongated 'S'-shaped sabre fitted with a white jade handle terminating in a rounded pommel, ornately carved in Moghul...