Late Ching Double Jian

josh stout · 27th August 2008, 05:38 PM

Ah, I see the yellow under painting. Do you think this could be a sign of later ones made for tourists? Mine looks a bit older and has a no under painting and a laminated blade. Of course the tortoiseshell is all falling off.

Sorry to appear to malign your collection. When you have something in hand it is much easier to see what is going on.

As I said, the fittings on the shuang jian look absolutely authentic; it is just that the whole thing looks so new. Was it restored in some way? I can't tell from the photo.

Thanks for the help.
Josh

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27th August 2008, 05:38 PM	#4
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	Ah, I see the yellow under painting. Do you think this could be a sign of later ones made for tourists? Mine looks a bit older and has a no under painting and a laminated blade. Of course the tortoiseshell is all falling off. Sorry to appear to malign your collection. When you have something in hand it is much easier to see what is going on. As I said, the fittings on the shuang jian look absolutely authentic; it is just that the whole thing looks so new. Was it restored in some way? I can't tell from the photo. Thanks for the help. Josh