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Old 18th January 2023, 08:30 AM   #1
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Judging from these pics, it doesn't seem to have much in the way of age. The edge looks blunt and the decorative designs are a hurriedly done acid etch. I've never seen an authentic Chinese or SE Asian blade quite like this.
Yes I would agree , yet it seems an absurdly large item for a tourist piece .
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Old 18th January 2023, 12:40 PM   #2
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Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia?

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Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia?

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yes that could be the answer , thanks
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