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5th March 2007, 02:00 PM
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Boxer Rebellion period dao
Hello all,
what do You think about this sword ? Fake ? I bought it at an English auction four years ago; it was described as : a late 19th century Boxer Rebellion period two handed executioner's sword. Thank You in advance for Your comments. Regards Paolo |
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6th March 2007, 01:49 AM
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Location: Greensboro, NC
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The blade and the guard come from a Chinese DaDao. This style of sword was used Boxer Rebellion right up through WWII. The handle is quite atypical. Normally, you would have a ring pommeled handle wrapped in cloth. This handle has a rather folk art look to it and may be an unique one-of but the wood doesn't seem to exhibit a lot of patina. Perhaps a replacement handle or a unique one-of but whole ensemble is probably 1930's or 40's.
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6th March 2007, 09:11 AM
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Thank You RSWORD, I suspected that the handle was a later addiction; I always saw pictures with a ring at the end.
Regards Paolo |
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