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Ren Ren · 8th January 2023, 08:05 PM

In my opinion this is an excellent Chinese sword from the 1850s-60s.
Perhaps the wood parts and leather have been replaced. If you have the opportunity to take a close photograph of the leather, especially the stitching, then this would help determine the authenticity.

I noticed traces of engraving on the ricasso. It would be good to pay attention to them.

8th January 2023, 08:05 PM	#2
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 365	In my opinion this is an excellent Chinese sword from the 1850s-60s. Perhaps the wood parts and leather have been replaced. If you have the opportunity to take a close photograph of the leather, especially the stitching, then this would help determine the authenticity. I noticed traces of engraving on the ricasso. It would be good to pay attention to them. Last edited by Ren Ren; 8th January 2023 at 08:08 PM. Reason: Addition