A jian (sword) Strong, China, 19th Century. Photo Czerny's - Sarzana

straight, double-edged blade, ribbed at the centre, decorated with engraved ideograms at the forte and circular, brass inlays; metal quillon and pommel decorated with bas-relieved floral motifs; green dyed fish skin covering at the grip. Wooden scabbard covered with fish skin and provided with mounts decorated en suite. dimensions: length 93 cm. Lot 559. Estimation : 400 / 500 €

Czerny's - Sarzana, Italy. Dimanche 3 juin 2012. Teatro Impavidi. Tel. +39 0187 691376.