Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong gilt bronze cloisonne sword. The gilt bronze cloisonne ceremonial saber and scabbard, the elongated 'S'-shaped saber, wealthy decorated in cloisonne enamel works with dragons motif, the opposing end with stylized lotus scrolling twigs patterns and embellished with an intricate gilt bronze sword-guard separating the slender blade, cast in relief with similar motifs. Having a Damascus steel blade marked near the hilt, one side with the four-characters, JiaQing Reign Period, and another side with a gilt stylized dragon. The blade indented on each side with double long grooves, tapering to the gently upturned tip and pierced with coin shaped gilt accents.



Dimensions: H 7cm , W 7.25cm , D 7.25cm

Over all in EXCELLENT condition. Traced numerous tiny-holes of corrosions on enamel filling, No missing wires found on cloisonne works. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents, and trace of declined on gilt; Normal, consider ages and wear.
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