A Chinese shortsword made by a well-known Longquan maker.
This item has been sold.
Overall length
69 cm
Blade
20.8 cm wide
10.5 mm thick
Weight
2305 grams
Materials
Iron, steel
Origin
China
Dating
19th century
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Description
A large Chinese pole-arm head with a crescent moon-shaped tip. The crescent is thick, double-edged with a high ridgeline in the center but the edges are not sharp. The head is forged-welded into a v-spliced tip of the spearhead.
The base consists of a large socket, indicating a rather thick and heavy pole was used for it. The socket is neatly forged, with a skillfully executed seam. At the top of the socket section is a smooth spherical ornament with chiseled ribs above and below. The top section that holds the crescent moon is octagonal in cross-section.
Currently available:
Typical Chinese hook sword, with seldom-seen fine silver wire overlay.
Price on request
With the swirling arabesque motifs that are typical for this period.
€5500,-