Jian, Chinese Sword, Damascus Blade, China, Second Half Of The 19th Century

The blade is engraved with the line 青鋒劍 Qīng fēng jiàn, literally: sword with a green edge, probably referring to the damascus that makes up the blade. The strong blade is inlaid with seven small perforated copper pellets, a rare finish. Arranged in this way, they represent the constellation of the Big Dipper and are supposed to circulate vital energy, called Qi, during practice. Black lacquered wooden scabbard with brass fittings.

Good condition, small shock to the fuse, patinated lacquer. Damascus steel, brass, copper, wood, lacquer.

Total length 105 cm
Length without scabbard 100 cm
Scabbard 85 cm Length of the blade 78 cm
Width of the blade at the tip 3.5 cm
Width of the guard 9.5 cm
Weight without scabbard 1110 g
Weight with scabbard 1470 g