Nice Bhutanese sword in the "belpa chenm" style. The red bands on the grip are said to be indicative of an official, perhaps a high one, but the fittings are less expensive (brass, and not a pierced gubor).
I think I have found Bhutanese swords to be a bit heavier than Tibetan ones, at least when considered in proportion to length, although there is variation, and perhaps the most prized blades may have been thinner and more flexible.
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