Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 79:
Rare Antique Chinese Long JIAN Sword ~ Engraved Blade. An unusual and interesting example, with its long double egged blade of shallow diamond section, having extended reinforced ricasso area of rectangular section, one side featuring an elaborate carved Dragon, the other side with 4-character inscription. Mounted with a large brass guard of some-what Japanese Tsuba style, although quite different and unique, having figural edge and large circular openings to each of the corners. Large two-handed grip of carved wood showing substantial age and few very old stress-lines, nevertheless remaining solid and is profusely decorated with brass tacks throughout, lower grip with brass ferrule and strong heavy leather washer, matching washer is on the blade side of the guard. Quite a unique and interesting weapon, showing strong European influence in its large Rapier-like blade and some Japanese influence in its mounts. Total length is 39" Blade length is 30".
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