In VGC, a fine 19C Chinese Shuang Jian / Shuangshoujian Double Sword
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This is a great authentic example of a Qing Dynasty shuang jian or shuangshoujian antique Chinese double sword, dating from the mid-to-late 1800’s.
The 16 1/4 inch double-edged blades have a raised medial ribs on both side. The blades are in great condition, as are the polished buffalo horn grip scale sides. The grips are rounded on one side and flat on the reverse, enabling the swords to be paired back-to-back and sheathed as one. The brass guards are of the Taotie form, with mythical beasts. The pommel and ferrule are decorated with Chinese dragons. The blades are firm in the hilts. The ray skin covered scabbard is mounted with five brass Kuiwen mounts. The long suspension mount has a rain dragon. The top suspension mount bears the words Lóngquán (the famous sword-making town in Zhejiang province). The smooth ray skin with black lacquer is sensational. The so called “emperor nodes” show the superior quality of the shagreen. The scabbard is in great condition and the swords sheath well.
Sensational above average antique double swords for well below market value; £950. Please quote item reference AI39. Further /full sized images available upon request. Triangle 2002 69 x 14 x 14 (1.39).
