Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor
Lot 397:
Description
Qing Dynasty, the handforged steel blade of characteristic form, with undulating blade and hook springing from a well-profiled tang, 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 183.6 cm. Condition II
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