Chinese Longquan sword, dated from Qing Dynasty, with two halves, making it a double sword. Each wooden handle has a rounded and a flat side, so they fit together as one sword with two blades. Scabbard made of snake skin with ornate gilt metal details on bottom, middle, and at top.
Overall: L. 21 1/4" (53.9 cm)
collection of a private Maryland collector
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Condition: in good condition with wear to the wooden handles and some tiny nicks on the blade edge.

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