Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor
Lot 437:
Description
Possibly Qing Dynasty, the handforged steel blade of characteristic form, with cusped spine and hardened edge, inlaid with copper and struck with Buddhist swastikas. The bronze socket wrought as a fully-modelled dragon’s head with guard and ferrule. On its haft with bronze buttcap. 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 152.5 cm. Condition IV
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