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Description: | One only of a pair of Chinese short-swords, the blade is perfectly flat on one side to allow the pair to sit alongside in the same leather scabbard. The blade is heavy, as is the D-shaped guard which is made from brass. The hardwood grip is carved with traditional geometric ornament. Such pairs of swords are reputed to have been favoured by Chinese river pirates.
caption: General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn18573 | Publisher: | http://www.horniman.ac.uk/ | Rights holder: | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Subjects: | wood metal swords (weapons: edged) brass | Source: | Horniman Museum | Identifier: | oai:oai.horniman.ac.uk:object-141099 | Go to resource |
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