Description
Chinese ceremonial sword, symmetrical four-sided straight blade with central edge and two grooves framing the edge. Stamped bronze leaf frame, three-lobed pommel enriched with inlays, symmetrical guard, quillon slightly arched to the rear. Gold and silver inlays, spindle in two copper half-shells, also inlaid with decoration, in its wooden three-piece scabbard with floral decoration in relief, finely crafted mother-of-pearl inlay with leaf, flower and vine motifs. Total length: 790 mm China late 19th c. Condition 1-
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Chinese ceremonial sword, symmetrical four-sided straight bl
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