Dimension: Height: 2/8 in (0.5 cm) Length: 15 2/8 in (38.5 cm) Width: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
Estimate From: $3500
Estimate To: $5000
The double edged blade finely carved and pierced in openwork to depict archaistic scrolling kui dragon pattern, the bevelled hilt finely incised with scroll and crisscross pattern, all above an openwork pommel carved in the form of stylized mythical beast head. Han Dynasty period or later.