A Chinese jian, 18th/19th century Slender "seven star blade" of flattened diamond section with seven inlaid brass dots on either side. Two-piece horn grip, the cross-guard and pommel of finely engraved brass. Wood scabbard covered with green ray skin. Engraved brass mounts. Length 79 cm. historic, historical, China, Chinese, 19th century, 18th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 18th, 19th, blade, century, china, chinese, jian, slender, star