Qinghai is being scoured for swords. Apparently the "Warriors of the Himalayas" catalogue created a huge market and pushed up the prices just as it was becoming easier to travel in the region. I have seen some pieces that make me wonder though. If this picture comes through (I am having some format problems), can you please let me know if you think it is new work or old? It is one I recently decided not to buy.
Josh
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