California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 167 
A LARGE CHINESE GILT BRONZE ‘DRAGONS' LONGSWORD    清 鱷魚皮配銅鎏金龍紋圖案長劍


  • Dimension: L: 59 in (150 cm) W: 7 in (18 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The large Chinese longsword’s double edged blade etched with beautiful and mesmerizing patterns on the thicker part of the body, the sword guard in gilt bronze with confronting dragons chasing flaming pearl motif, similar design to other gilt bronze parts, such as pommel and coverings of the sheath, the handle and sheath wrapped in black colored crocodile skin. Qing Dynasty period