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Rare Han Dynasty excavated iron sword Jian Chinese museum piece
Rare Han Dynasty excavated iron sword Jian Chinese museum piece
Rare Han Dynasty excavated iron sword Jian Chinese museum piece
Rare Han Dynasty excavated iron sword Jian Chinese museum piece

Rare Han Dynasty excavated iron sword Jian Chinese museum piece

$ 818.4

Availability: 59 in stock
  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Color: Brown
  • Primary Material: Iron

    Description

    A rare excavated ancient Chinese long sword (Jian) Hundred time folded steel.
    Remains of its wooden scabbard are visible fused to the iron blade over time.
    A superb and rare example.
    Warring States to Han Dynasty 476 - 221 BC.
    Length 102 cm.
    CF.Weapons in ancient China, Yang Hong page 177, fig.253
    For Museum display or the serious collector.
    Reasonable offers are accepted