Een Shuangjian dubbelzwaard, China, late 19e eeuw
A Shuangjian double sword, China, late 19th century
The swords with a brass pommel, horn handles and a brass pearl bar shaped like a mythical animal. The scabbard of wood, lined with green rye skin and with brass parts. The brass parts are decorated with tendrils, a dragon and some Chinese symbols. The name Shuangjian is an amalgamation of the words "double" (Shuang) and Jian (a Chinese sword).
Length 63,5 cm.
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A Shuangjian double sword, China, late 19th century
The swords with a brass pommel, horn handles and a brass pearl bar shaped like a mythical animal. The scabbard of wood, lined with green rye skin and with brass parts. The brass parts are decorated with tendrils, a dragon and some Chinese symbols. The name Shuangjian is an amalgamation of the words "double" (Shuang) and Jian (a Chinese sword).
Length 63,5 cm.