Bidspirit auction | Rare 19th C. Chinese JIAN

Rare 19th C. Chinese JIAN Sword in High Quality Silver - Rare 19th C. Chinese JIAN Sword in High Quality Silver mounts. A rare and fine example with its ornate silver furniture depicting dragons and foo-dogs. Very fine carved grip. Mounted with a very strong and sturdy double edged blade of diamond section, lower blade with engraved and once gold inlaid decorations. In its fine wood scabbard having abalone shell inlays and silver mounts en suite. Beautiful and very rare Presentation grade Chinese weapon. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 32”Blade length : 24 1/4”