Set Of Two Swords Known As Shuang Jian - China - XIXth Century
SET of two swords known as Shuang Jian
China
19th century
Steel, horn, brass, shagreen
Total length: 57.5 cm; Blade length: 43 cm
Double-edged blades with a central ridge.
Brass guards engraved with the head of the deity Taotie.
Hilt tangs in light-coloured horn with fluting.
Pommels decorated with foliage and dragons.
Wooden scabbard covered in green shagreen, with brass fittings engraved with foliage and a dragon.
Openwork chape and pommel, decorated in the same style.
Lanyard rings.
Ref.: 7055
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
China
19th century
Steel, horn, brass, shagreen
Total length: 57.5 cm; Blade length: 43 cm
Double-edged blades with a central ridge.
Brass guards engraved with the head of the deity Taotie.
Hilt tangs in light-coloured horn with fluting.
Pommels decorated with foliage and dragons.
Wooden scabbard covered in green shagreen, with brass fittings engraved with foliage and a dragon.
Openwork chape and pommel, decorated in the same style.
Lanyard rings.
Ref.: 7055
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
1 280 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1746867
Availability: In stock
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