Antique Chinese Qing Sword Jian Silver & Gold Inlay Qing Dynasty Qianlong Mark

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Antique Chinese Qing Sword Jian Silver & Gold Inlay Qing Dynasty Qianlong Mark
Antique Chinese Qing Sword Jian Silver & Gold Inlay Steel Blade  Qing Dynasty Qianlong Mark
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Description
Rare, antique Qing Dynasty, superb quality, Chinese huge Jian sword with a beautiful, hand-forged, double-edged, very long, robust steel blade.
Two analogous swords dated by the expert to the 18th century, from the Reign of The Emperor Qianlong, are published in the 2 professional books:
1. "Swords and Hilt Weapons" by Peter Connolly on page 183.
2. "Late Imperial Chinese Armies 1520 -18140" by Chris Peers & Christa Hook on page 33.
PLEASE SEE THE LAST TWO PICTURES IN THE LISTING.
We will provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.
The double-edged long steel blade is finely silver, and gold damascened on both sides with figures of Chinese deities, lettering, Imperial celestial dragons (Tianlong), and seven stars. Those stars are represented “The Big Dipper Constellation”, an important motif in Taoism.
Both sides of the ricasso are silver inlaid with Emperor Qianlong six-character seal mark in double squares.
The gold damascening on the sword blade is inlaid with fine gold wire. However, due to the intense lighting used during the photo shoot, the light yellow-gold inlay is not visible in the pictures.
The pommel and crossguard of the sword are made of brass and have been intricately shaped to resemble dragons. The grip is composed of two ox bone scales engraved with figures of Chinese deities donning traditional costumes on both sides.
The brass-shaped pommel and crossguard of the hilt are finely hand chiseled with horned dragon amidst waves.
The scabbard is made of lacquered wood and is adorned with large brass fittings that have been superbly hand pierced and engraved with horned dragons.
CONDITION: Shows age and use. Bone grip scales are worn from use, blade is slightly bent, the wooden lacquered scabbard has minor cracks, and the lacquer on the scabbard is chipped somewhat.
Please see all 28 pictures in the listing since they are part of the description of the object's condition.
MEASUREMENTS:
The overall length of the swords sheathed in the scabbard: 111 cm (43.7 inches).
Overall length without the scabbard: 105 cm (41.34 inches).
Length of the blade: 83 cm (32.68 inches).
Width of the blade at the widest point: 33 mm.
Total Weight: 1.487 kg (2.205 pounds).
Item number: ES1228
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