Authentic Chinese Jian, signed 青龙剑 "Green Dragon Sword", Qing Dynasty

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Authentic Chinese Jian, signed 青龙剑 "Green Dragon Sword", Qing Dynasty The handle is bronze and blade is steel. Weight is 1.3 lbs. The blade is semi sharp. This is the only sword of this type I've seen. Would be interesting to polish the blade if you wish. • All metal construction - handle, guard and blade. No rattling; • Chinese character on hilt & characters and dragon design on the blade. • Total sword Length: 35 “ = 89 cm; • Blade Length 27” = 68.6 cm; • Blade Width: 1 1/8” = 2.86 cm; • Total weight: 1 lb. 5 oz. = 596 g; • Provenance: bought in Beijing, China in 1985, then private collection in California, USA

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