Chinese Shark Skin Ceremonial Saber, Qing Dynasty, an Shark Skin Ceremonial saber and scabbard, Qianlong mark, the elongated 'S'-shaped saber, intricately open carved in relief with Dragons patterns, the opposing end decorated with stylized scrolling lotus twigs in dragons-shaped patterns and embellished with an intricate sword-guard separating the slender blade, cast in relief with similar motifs.
Having steel blade marked near the hilt, one side with the fours seal script -ZhuanShu- characters, QianLong Reign Period. The blade indented on each side with double long grooves, adorned with open carved coin-patterns in gilt, tapering to the gently upturned tip.

ATTENTION: DUE TO CHINA MAINLAND CUSTOM POLICY, ALL WEAPONRY INCLUDING THIS SWORD WILL BE ILLEGAL TO BE SHIPPED/ENTER MAINLAND CHINA.

Length of sword with its scabbard: 37-1/2"

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With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents. Normal, consider ages and wear. Over all in excellent condition.

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