A bit too fancy for my taste. Porcelain is not very sturdy ( bitter experience at the kitchen...), and tends to make it rather decorative.
The form of the handle is peculiar; perhaps real, perhaps... from other source? And, indeed, the contrast between the elaborate handle, gold ornament on the blade and rather cheap ( although old!) scabbard is suspicious.
It doesn't tickle me. But, again, "De gustibus..."
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