Pair Of Antique Chinese Swords Seung Dao Shuangjian (雙劍) Qing Dynasty 19th Century

Pair of rare antique late 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty, Seung Dao Shuangjian (雙劍 Niuweidao- Ox-Tail swords, slightly curved, single–edged, broad hand forged steel blades, cut on each face with two fullers. Hilts mounted in brass guards, ferrules, and pommels, wood grips wrapped with green cord. A black lacquered wooden scabbard bound in brass wire, mounted with a brass elaborated locket, chape, and suspension mounts.

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length with scabbard: 91.5 cm (36.02 inches).

Overall length of the sword without scabbard: 90.5 cm (35.63 inches).

Length of the blade:74 cm (21.13 inches).

Width of the blade: 5.7 cm (2.24 inches).

CONDITION:

In good condition, showing age and usage, minor nicks on the edges of the blades, and some flakes in the lacquer finish. All of this is an aspect of antique swords.

REFERENCES :

1. Iron and Steel Sword of China. Editor: Huang Pujian.

Since the market is flooded by reproductions of Chinese swords, which, for inexperienced collectors, look the same as authentic objects, we would like to inform our clients that they are authentic Chinese antique swords accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

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