Bidspirit auction | Chinese Dao Sword 17th-18th c.

Chinese Dao Sword 17th-18th c. Blade - Chinese dao sword or saber with a yanmaodao or yanlingdaw blade, 17th-18th c. With a later sheath and hilt, ca. 1900. From the Boxer Rebellion Period. (Blade) length: 34 3/4 in. (Overall) length: 40 1/4 in. Condition: Some light wear to the blade including light scratches and some areas of discoloration. The tip of the blade has some rust. Some wear to the hilt includng some small dents and discoloration. Many dents, bends, areas of discoloration, and general wear to the sheath.