Sword of the Chinese Tao Religion of China.

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This rare sword is from the Qing Dynasty Period of 1644 to 1911, and is definetly connected to the Tao religion, on the ivory hilt there is six stories of the Eight Emmortals, beautifully scrimshawed into the ivory hilt and five incircled crosses on the ivory handle and butt of the handle, which represents the five sacred mountains, this sword is of museum quality.

Category Asian Art

Medium Elephant Ivory Tusk

Distinguishing marks Stories of the Eight Emmortals Scrimshawed into the Hilt & Handle

Condition Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item 18" in lenth & about 3" at its widest

Date Period Qing Dynasty Period, (1644 to 1911).

Weight 4 lbs

History I purchased it in a Pawn Shop & just found out its of the Qing Period.

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Price Paid (If known) $600.00

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