Two Chinese swords, circa 1900
A “Seven Stars” sword from a double sword set. Straight, rhombic blade with seven round brass inlays on either side, surface with staining. Flat-worked brass guard with engraved decor on the front. Carved wooden hilt. Second sword with wooden, lenticular blade. One-piece carved hilt with nacre and brass inlays on both sides. Wooden scabbard with figural and ornamental inlays of nacre and brass. Inlays on the hilt and scabbard with several losses. Length 67.5 and 77.5 cm.
Condition: II -
A “Seven Stars” sword from a double sword set. Straight, rhombic blade with seven round brass inlays on either side, surface with staining. Flat-worked brass guard with engraved decor on the front. Carved wooden hilt. Second sword with wooden, lenticular blade. One-piece carved hilt with nacre and brass inlays on both sides. Wooden scabbard with figural and ornamental inlays of nacre and brass. Inlays on the hilt and scabbard with several losses. Length 67.5 and 77.5 cm.
Condition: II -
