Chinese Sword

Gavin Nugent · 8th May 2009, 02:46 AM

Great sword Brian and very well kept.

Brian, a very nice clean example and worthy of any collection.

I think your dating would be correct; some where between 1880-1920 would be a fair guess.

Known as a Manchu Dao/Manchurian Sabre, yours and the ones I present below for comparison all exhibit the downward curving grip with horse hoof pommel and all with "Ox Tail" style blades.

As I have expressed in the past, I would love to have it in my collection as a comparison piece. Should you ever wish to export it to Australia, let me know, we take in a lot of Kiwis here :-) It would receive a warm welcome and be surrounded by like minded and styled individuals in my weapons rack.

All the best and thanks for presenting this Brian.

Gav

8th May 2009, 02:46 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nice Piece Brian Great sword Brian and very well kept. Brian, a very nice clean example and worthy of any collection. I think your dating would be correct; some where between 1880-1920 would be a fair guess. Known as a Manchu Dao/Manchurian Sabre, yours and the ones I present below for comparison all exhibit the downward curving grip with horse hoof pommel and all with "Ox Tail" style blades. As I have expressed in the past, I would love to have it in my collection as a comparison piece. Should you ever wish to export it to Australia, let me know, we take in a lot of Kiwis here :-) It would receive a warm welcome and be surrounded by like minded and styled individuals in my weapons rack. All the best and thanks for presenting this Brian. Gav Attached Images

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