Yes, Gavin is correct. The work is all modern.
Interestingly, there are period examples of these double swords, but the majority are recent. I have seen two antique examples, and both appeared to be from the late 19th early 20th c. period. They are copies of regulation duan dao, but they have a bit of a novelty feel to them and may have appealed to foreigners.
Mine has what seems to be a recycled jian blade next to the longer, hefty, duan dao blade.
The copy posted is trying to match the style and period of the originals but the workmanship is a tell tale.
Josh
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