Chinese saber with U-grooves
With twist-core steel and of early liuyedao form. Probably 17th century.
GalleryLarge Chinese Daoist sword
Chiseled in the blade is “勅今” which could either mean "imperial order" or "Daoist magic command".
SoldA nanban tsuba with Christian orb
A near round tsuba with beaded rim depicting two dragons in vegetal scrollwork.
SoldChinese saber with yatağan style blade
An extremely rare and possibly unique type of Chinese officer's saber, or peidao, of the 18th century.
SoldRare Chinese twistcore saber
Background Most Chinese swords and sabers are made with a hard high carbon steel
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