A Chinese short sword or Jian
19th century
with 48cm double-edged steel blade, upturned quillons decorated with mythical temple dog head, wooden scabbered with brass mounts further decorated with a dragon and foliate devices, overall length of sword 60.5cm

Condition Report
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