Antique Chinese Sino-Tibetan Qing Dynasty Dagger Knife

Antique Chinese, Sino-Tibetan ,19th century, Qing Dynasty, dagger-knife with a sharp, sturdy, hand forged steel blade cut with a narrow fuller. The hilt is composed of two lacquered wood grip-scales, mounted with bronze cup pommel embossed and chiseled with scrolls.

Lacquered wood scabbard is mounted with bronze chape embossed and chiseled with scrolls. Bronze locket embossed and chiseled with dragon. The suspension mount is in the form of stylized mythical dragon affix with two rings.

CONDITION: Showing age and usage. The silk cord with tassels is an modern addition.

Please see all 7 pictures in the listing as they are part of the object's condition description.

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length of the knife, sheathed in the scabbard: 23.7 cm (9.33 inches).

REFERENCES: A Glossary of The Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor” By George Cameron Stone.

We will also provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.