Measurements: Length cm : 104 cm Width: 12 cm Weight: 4220

PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ronald Gene Arnes (1926-2019) of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A private collector, US Navy World War II Veteran and served in Naval Aviation in Anti-Submarine Warfare, General Motors management for the overseas parts development program.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period, QianLong Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Sword. This sword has a long rectangle conical to taper end, slight curved body, and handle made from gilt bronze carved with Imperial dragon are swimming in floating clouds, flame, above lishui waves and interlocking ruyi auspicious pattern in texture and consistency. Elegantly come with beautiful cloisonne case, the enamel is exquisite, the flower pattern is pure in color, fine filigree, the pattern and glaze are exquisite, Jinshui is first-class, DaoGuang is lustrous, magnificent, and the shape is unique. It is hanging by a tiny hook of the gilt bronze wanzi- carved stand, all kinds of embellishment, more spirit, fine work, excellent shape. Gracing extraordinary and rare treasure worthy of collection.

Over all in EXCELLENT Condition.
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