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Old 9th April 2006, 05:50 PM   #1
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Hello,

I am looking for information about the following sword, here is pic of the text which was found on the blade. Any information about this language? is welcome






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Old 9th April 2006, 05:57 PM   #2
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Let's see the entire sword please .
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Old 9th April 2006, 06:10 PM   #3
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Looks Chinese to me and quite old.
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Old 9th April 2006, 06:22 PM   #4
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Yes Chinese and cast in one piece, look very close at the script and it becomes obvious that they are not stamped. I think this from a Chinese trading ship.
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Old 9th April 2006, 06:31 PM   #5
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So you think the symbols are Chinese? I thougt that the symbols are too rounded(curved?) to be Chinese. Just guessing
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Old 9th April 2006, 07:56 PM   #6
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What makes you guys think that this is not just another faked antique from China ?
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