Chinese Imperial Two Handed Dao

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Genuine antique Chinese fighting swords had generally wrapped textile grips.

I disagree or let's say not always.
Look at this one, this is a model well known and prsent in many museums...
around 1900.

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by Kubur

I disagree or let's say not always.
Look at this one, this is a model well known and prsent in many museums...
around 1900.

Entirely diferent story! Yet, I suspect the grip is a later replacement but still atique.

[kronckew]

My mid 19c Imperial era Dao: Probably from a Warlord's troops.