Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor
Lot 395:
Description
Qing Dynasty, the handforged steel blade of characteristic form, with cusped spine and hardened edge, the gilded bronze socket wrought as a fully-modelled dragon’s head, the socket with molded rings. On its tapered teak haft. Mid-19th century. Light wear, gilding worn. Overall length 182.7 cm. Condition II
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