Bidspirit auction | Good Late 19th C. Chinese

Good Late 19th C. Chinese Boxer Rebellion Period Large - Good Late 19th C. Chinese Boxer Rebellion Period Large DAO Fighting Sword. Nice large example of the Chinese fighting Dao dating from the Boxer Rebellion era of late 19th to beginning of 20th century, still retaining its original fabric cover to brass mounted scabbard and a carrying rope, drag lacking. With unusual brass mounts to hilt an scabbard, two piece wooden grip with a through hole for wrist lace and large iron guard of traditional disked form. Mounted with a large multi fullered blade of typical shape having broadened and lightly curved tip, exhibiting original steel color with areas of scattered patina and wear. Real fighting sword which certainly has seen plenty of combat action in its life. Overall length: 35 1/2”. Blade length: 28”