A Chinese sword with thick heavy blade, starting with chiseled Tūnkou of high quality.

Marked with quality mark and banner markings. 

The markings are faded and are difficult to read.

(Probably Plain Blue Banner - 正藍旗 zhènglánqí)

 

​Original thick pigskin scabbard.

The usual very thin hand guard is missing.

 

See added picture for a similar example in the collection of the Berman Museum Alabama.

 

Mid 19th century

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Size total: 82 cm

​Blade : 60,5 cm

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€ 1750 ,- HOLD

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