1st October 2011, 01:58 PM | #1 |
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Small Chinese Jian questions
When I was a kid, the generic short Chinese Jian were one of the more common old swords that I saw for sale.
But recently all the ones I've seen have been in the most awful condition. Anyway, I picked thisn one up today and I have a few questions. It's a fairly standard affair with seven 'stars', peened tang lacquered scabbard. All the fittings are present and the hilt isn't badly cracked or chipped. Were they ear;y tourist items or did they have a genuine purpose? Date? Pre WW2? P.S. Check out the creepy bug that walked over when I took the picture! |
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