Ornamental sword with curved blade carved with Chinese characters and circular grip

Made:
1801-1900 in China
maker:
Unknown
Ornamental sword carved from piece of jade Ornamental sword carved from piece of jade Ornamental sword carved from piece of jade

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Ornamental sword carved from piece of jade
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ornamental sword carved from piece of jade
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ornamental sword carved from piece of jade
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ornamental sword carved from piece of jade, curved blade and circular grip, Chinese characters carved on blade, Chinese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A652186
Materials:
jade
Measurements:
overall: 253 mm x 73 mm x 9 mm,
type:
ceremonial sword
credit:
Foster