Decorative Mother-of-Pearl Ceremonial Knife with Display Stand

A decorative Thai ceremonial knife made for display, set on a matching stand inlaid with mother of pearl. The handle is covered in a dense mother-of-pearl pattern, and the curved, chrome-plated piece is engraved with fine decorative lettering.

The knife measures 15 inches overall. The stand measures 14 x 4 x 3-3/4 inches and carries the same shimmering diamond-pattern inlay, so the two read as one display piece on a shelf, a desk or in a cabinet.

Mother-of-pearl inlay is one of Thailand's classic decorative arts, seen on temple doors, offering boxes and royal objects. Ceremonial pieces like this are kept as heirlooms and shown on special occasions. Made in Thailand by skilled artisans; because the inlay is set by hand, small variations from the photos are normal.

This item is a decorative display piece.