View Full Version : Chinese double sword for comment
Marcus
24th February 2015, 02:33 PM
I just committed to buy this. I would appreciate comments or links to previous relevant threads.
Marcus
These are the vendor's pictures.
Marcus
24th February 2015, 02:34 PM
Also from the vendor
Gavin Nugent
25th February 2015, 06:12 AM
A good honest pair of late Ching Shuang Jian.
Gavin Nugent
2nd March 2023, 01:07 AM
Here is a comparison of some smaller Duan Jian styles...
A mid 19th century example, stored within the same late Ching scabbard which you've presented your pair. Similar sword where length is concerned, although more elegant in hand.
Next to it, the more typically know type in painted timber veneer.
But, what is of real interest is this extemelly hefty example, clearly from the same factory/guild.... but has the appearance in size and supported by its weight as being akin to the short executioner Jian infamously portrayed in historical images.
DavidFriedman
2nd March 2023, 04:13 AM
I love the beheader, Galvin
vBulletin® v3.8.11, Copyright ©2000-2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.